Accounting Associate

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accountancy, Accounting Technology, Finance, or Business Administration (major in Financial Management or Accounting)
• At least 6 months to 1 year in accounting, bookkeeping, or compliance
• Proficiency in MS Excel (intermediate level)
• Detail-oriented, analytical mindset, strong organizational abilities, and deadline management are critical for discrepancy resolution and accurate record-keeping.
• Good communication skills support reporting to management and handling payments

Responsibilities:

• Invoice processing: Receiving, preparing, verifying, and entering invoices into the accounting system.
• Payment processing: Preparing and issuing payments to vendors, ensuring timely and accurate payments.
• Record-keeping: Maintaining accurate and organized records of all accounts payable transactions, invoices, and payments.
• Reconciliation: Reconciling accounts payable transactions with vendor statements and bank statements.
• Vendor management: Establishing and maintaining relationships with vendors, resolving inquiries, and ensuring compliance with payment terms.
• Expense reporting: Processing and verifying employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Data entry: Entering invoice details and other financial data into the accounting system.
• Compliance: Ensuring compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulations.
• Bookkeeping: Performing basic bookkeeping tasks, including paying invoices and reconciling accounts.
• Liaison Officer: acts as a bridge between an organization and other entities, facilitating communication, collaboration, and coordination to achieve common goals. They are essentially communication specialists who ensure smooth information exchange and build strong relationships with external stakeholders.