Assistant Accountant

About the role

The Assistant Accountant provides on-site support to the Finance and Accounting Department at Flow Trinidad, helping maintain accurate financial records, process accounting transactions, perform account reconciliations and assist with financial reports. The role supports month-end and year-end closing, compliance with accounting policies and procedures, and effective internal controls, working closely with the Senior Accountant and other finance team members.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare and post journal entries, including accruals, prepayments and reclassifications, and maintain accurate general ledger records.
• Review supporting documentation and investigate discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet, bank, intercompany and other account reconciliations, identify differences, follow up on outstanding balances and submit them for review.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing, trial balances, financial schedules and reporting packages.
• Support internal and external audits, respond to audit requests and help with SOX compliance where applicable.
• Maintain organized accounting records and escalate control issues or unusual transactions to the supervisor.

Required profile

• Degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; ACCA student, CAT qualification or progress toward a recognized professional qualification is an advantage.
• Approximately 1-3 years of relevant accounting experience; entry-level candidates with suitable qualifications may be considered.
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting, and familiarity with general ledger, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, organization, ability to meet deadlines and good communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with an ERP or accounting system is an advantage.