Assistant Accountant

Position Summary

Our company in the automotive industry is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support daily accounting operations, maintain accurate financial records, and assist with reporting and compliance activities. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication with internal and external stakeholders, and the ability to handle both routine accounting tasks and ad-hoc projects.

The Assistant Accountant will work closely with the Accountant, Chief Accountant, and various departments to ensure accuracy, timeliness, confidentiality, and objectivity in all financial processes.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage online banking operations, including processing and recording online payments and transfers, and preparing daily bank reports and related data for financial reporting. Support treasury and cash management activities, including petty cash reconciliation, review of cashier close-offs, and verification of banking correspondence.

Review and reconcile aftersales transactions and inventory-related reports (e.g., internal job cost reports, open repair orders), resolving discrepancies with relevant departments. Prepare and post monthly VAT and quarterly tax calculations and journal entries in line with tax regulations. Assist with inventory-related documentation and compliance (e.

g., brokerage C75 forms, parts aging reports, impairment calculations, negative inventory resolution). Coordinate courier services for bank runs and administrative tasks and manage customs duties payments and documentation for vehicle and parts shipments. Support internal compliance and controls by conducting sample audits and gap analyses with the Accountant and Chief Accountant.

Assist with month-end closing, including preparation and reconciliation of financial schedules, fixed asset registers, depreciation journals, and other account reconciliations. Lead or support assigned accounting projects and financial analyses, including budgeting, forecasting, audits, and ad-hoc financial tasks. Maintain and update vehicle stock trackers (paid-not-shipped, in-transit, on-hand, used fleet) for management reporting.

Contribute to annual financial deliverables, including budget preparation, external audit support, and audited financial statements. Perform any other accounting duties assigned to support the effective functioning of the accounting department.

Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is highly preferred Actively pursuing a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA (Level 2 or higher), CAT, CIMA, or CPA is a significant asset. Minimum of five (5) CSEC O'Level passes including Mathematics and English Language Minimum of 3-5 years of relevant accounting experience in a professional environment.

Experience in the automotive industry is considered an asset.