EY Assistant Accountant 

Trinidad and Tobago, Port of Spain, Port of Spain 

525720963

We currently have an excellent career opportunity in ourfor the positionThe selected candidate must have a broad knowledge of accounting and finance concepts and utilize independent judgment to complete assignments and resolve issues. Responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to the following:

Your key responsibilities

• Perform general accounting activities including reconciliation and analysis of general ledger accounts.
• Preparation and review of journal entries
• Assist in the Preparation of financial statements
• Generate reports for Technology cost and process journals for accrual for Trinidad
• Monthly Fixed Assets: - Manage the integrity of Fixed Assets records i.e. Additions, Retirements and any other changes for Trinidad
• Quarterly Green Fund Levy and Corporation tax Calculations
• VAT Returns: - Preparation of VAT
• Monthly Inter-company accounts: - Review and ensure the accounts reconciles with its respective trading partner and follow up on reconciling issues for Trinidad
• Assist in the preparation of Quarterly Reports
• Preparation and Review of Balance Sheet schedules monthly
• Preparation of the FX Revaluation reports monthly
• Prepare Annual IT Consumables and Depreciation budget
• Review and approval of Bank Reconciliations
• Preparation of cash flow statements
• Assist with the accurate and timely close of accounting cycle
• Assist with special projects as required and any other ad hoc duties that may arise

Skills and attributes for success

• Ability to understand the expectations of customers and deliver service that meets or exceeds customers' needs within policy guidelines
• The ability to identify and resolve issues that impact the delivery of quality service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A positive, "can-do" attitude and approach to responsibilities; the ability to assist and support leadership in addressing new challenges and changes
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and support skills across different organizational teams

What we look for

• Currently pursuing a professional accounting qualification i.e. ACCA, CA, CIMA, CPA
• Approximately 3-5 years’ experience in a professional environment in a finance/ business capacity