Accountant

Job Description
This is a remote position.

Primary Function

The primary function of an Accountant is to record and report the financial position of the venue, including payroll and creditors management and payment of same. Reconciliation of bank and other balance sheet accounts. These activities will be in line with policies and objectives as set by the Chief Financial Officer.

Key Attributes
Experience in accounting (using software) and administration
Experience in the application of accounting process and procedures
Experienced & proficient in accounting software
General computer literacy in Excel & cloud-based programs
Analytical skills & understanding of relevant key financial data
Able to work independently and majority unsupervised
Highly organized and ability to work under pressure
Great time management skills
Meticulous & very high attention to detail
Meet deadlines whilst producing high-quality work
Communicate effectively and clearly verbally and in written format
Reliable & trustworthy
Able to prioritize tasks
Work within a close team environment

Key Tasks
Accurately record weekly financial activities in Xero Accounting via manual journals Recording and payment of all creditor invoices.
Manage the payroll function for a number of individual business entities including preparation and of weekly payroll reports for approval and recording of same. Raising of weekly payroll banking files for approval by CFO
Bank reconciliations
General ledger maintenance
Journal and month end processing
Balance sheet reconciliations
Ensuring general ledger integrity;
Fully reviewing the end of period draft profit & loss statements;
Maintenance of capital expenditure including the creation, depreciation and disposal of assets.
Timely and accurate production of periodic Profit and Loss, review and analysis of same, within deadlines.
Period balance sheet reconciliations of selected asset and liability accounts.

Requirements:
Minimum 2 years experience in accounting (using software) and administration – AU experience required
Graduate of Accounting degree or equivalent
In-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office suite and Xero or any accounting software
Experience in the application of accounting process and procedures
Manage payroll functions