Finance Assistant

Working Hours (Week): 40.00 hrs Education Qualification: Any Degree Experience: 1-3 Years Responsibilities  Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analyzing account information  Document financial transactions by entering account information  Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options  Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports  Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents  Maintain accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures  Guide accounting clerical staff by coordinating activities and answering questions  Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information  Secure financial information by completing database backups  Verify, allocate, post, and reconcile transactions  Produce error-free accounting reports and present their results  Analyze financial information and summarize financial status  Provide technical support and advice on management  Review and recommend modifications to accounting systems and generally accepted accounting procedures  Participate in financial standards setting and forecast process  Provide input into department's goal-setting process  Prepare financial statements and produce budget according to schedule  Direct internal and external audits to ensure compliance  Plan, assign, and review staff's work Support month-end and year-end close process  Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls  Communicate effectively with clients  Contribute to a strong client relationship through positive interactions with client personnel  Communicate with Manager and/or Director on work status and client issues that arise Accountant requirements These are just a few of the job requirements you may see in an accountant job description:  Thorough knowledge of basic accounting procedures and principles, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)  Awareness of business trends  Experience with creating financial statements  Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process  Excellent accounting software user and administration skills  Accuracy and attention to detail  Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills  Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience  Intermediate understanding of accounting and reporting standards, gaining experience in researching as it relates to accounting issues  Experience with accounting software is a plus