CareerFinders, on behalf of our client, an expanding provider of programming and statistical modelling services to the Financial Services sector, we are seeking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their growing team based in Limassol. As an Assistant Accountant, you will have the opportunity for training and continuous professional development in order to become a vital component of a progressive and talented finance department. Our client is seeking applicants who are ideally educated to degree level in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or another relevant field, who possess approximately 2 years of previous experience in a relevant accounting and bookkeeping role. Excellent verbal and written communication skills in Greek & English are essential and holders of the LCCI Higher accounting certification are encouraged to apply.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintaining proper accounting books and records on a daily basis.
• Preparing and maintaining bank records of multicurrency bank accounts.
• Assisting in the preparation of Management reports including reconciliations, TB, Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
• Preparing Banks, PSPs, Suppliers’ and intercompany reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Checking invoicing from suppliers, as to be in line with the terms & conditions agreed.
• Preparing of payments to suppliers and other bank transfers, for review and approval.
• Communication with banks, suppliers, tax authorities.
• Monitoring of VAT affairs and assisting in the preparation of quarterly VAT reports.
• Daily monitoring and reconciliations of client funds.
• Carrying out any further duties assigned by the Finance Management team, including assistance and support on ad hoc reporting requirements, management’s requests, budgets preparation.
• Liaison with auditors and assistance with statutory and other audits.
• Communication and coordination with various departments within the organisation.
• Liaison with Accountants in other group’s offices overseas.
• Perform administrative responsibilities including assisting in preparation of due diligence work for counterparties and managing files.

Key Skills/Experience:

• An academic background related to Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or a related field is desirable.
• Holders of the LCCI accounting certification are encouraged to apply.
• Approximately 2+ years of previous experience in accounting/bookkeeping is essential.
• Proficient in MS office.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and VAT will be considered as an advantage.
• Experience in the Financial Services industry will be considered as an advantage.
• Knowledge of the Greek and English languages.
• Good knowledge of SAP accounting software will be considered as an advantage.
• Ensuring that internal/external deadlines are met.
• Responsible, trustworthy and loyal, with strong communication skills and critical thinking.
• Must be able to work both independently and as a part of a team in a pressurized and multi-tasking environment.
• Quick learner, attention to detail, problem solving and result oriented personality.

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