Reporting Accountant at Shield Financial Consultants

Role Summary/Purpose

• As an Accountant with some experience you will be responsible for supporting more senior accountants, performing and reviewing basic accounting entries.
• At this level you will be expected to explain variations in accounts and work with auditors on process improvements.
• You will follow an individual work plan and meets day-to-day short term objectives. In addition, you would be responsible for financial reporting.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and review account reconciliations
• Prepare and review journal entries ensuring compliance with local accounting procedures and IFRS
• Drive the timely preparation of assigned journal entries driving increased efficiency
• Prepare periodic balance sheet analysis
• Engage with auditors to answer questions in regards to control processes and account reconciliations
• Prepare analysis and explanations behind variations for financial reporting

Qualifications/Requirements

• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in Accounting, Finance or a related field of study with less than 2 years’ work experience in an accounting or finance role
• High performer with a passion to achieve positive business results
• Curiosity and desire to learn and expand skill set
• Flexible, adaptable, and open to change
• Proficiency in Microsoft office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint and Word)

Desired Characteristics:

• Strong analytical skills, a team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Smart and independent thinker who can work with minimal supervision
• Strong orientation towards process improvement
• Been a Chartered accountant will be an advantage
• Audit Experience is an added advantage