Account Assistant I at Nextier Capital Limited

The Account Assistant supports the accountant with business accounting activities such as filing, reporting, ledger maintenance, and account reconciliation. He or she provides timely, collaborative, service-oriented support to staff on all financial matters. They also assist with basic administration tasks and should be on hand to answer any queries raised by staff or external clients and service providers. They work closely with the accountant to devise budgets, facilitate all billing processes and ensure compliance.

Main Task and Responsibilities

Support the accountant to maintain project-related records.

• Track receipts and expenses relating to projects
• Review the supplier’s invoice as related to a project

Support the accountant in preparing the financial report

• Assist the accountant in the periodic preparation of financial reports.
• Checking supporting documents for accuracy and completeness

Track receivables and payables

• Controlling credit and chasing receivables
• Create trackers for all payables- statutory (Tax), operational (IT, rent, contractor’s fee, staff payment and vendor payment), and insurance payment, and ensure compliance.

Controlling income & expenditure

• Maintain all physical records of transactions.
• Maintaining the inventory system
• Maintaining the office supplies
• Managing the office petty cash
• Maintaining the company purchase and sales ledgers

Assist with auditing and taxes

• Compile information for internal and external auditors
• Assist with audits and fact-checks
• Keep track of all taxes.

Perform administrative tasks

• Booking flight tickets and logistics arrangements
• Other administrative tasks as assigned by the accountant

Knowledge and educational qualifications

• A degree in accounting, economics, or other related fields.
• Proficient with computer and bookkeeping software.
• Experience with Microsoft software packages.
• Basic understanding of accounting and financial principles

Skills and Competence 

• Administrative skills, detail-oriented, result-oriented, analytical thinking, timeliness, trustworthiness and discreetness when dealing with confidential information
• Strong written and oral communicator