Junior Accountant
Asso.subsea, Greece

This position was mainly established for the purpose of supporting the Accounting Department activities. In general the Junior Accountant will contribute to the efficient and effective workings of the Department by executing daily tasks with a strong attention to detail. The candidate will be responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical services, with a particular focus on accounts payable and disbursements, cash management support, monthly and year end close support, and participation in the implementation of sound internal and compliance controls. The support to the Department activities will arise specific responsibility for the processing, recording, updating and reconciling fiscal information in compliance with established policies, providing instructions, recommendations and/or accounting support to other personnel, communication with public authorities.

Financial Transactions

• Perform the day to day processing of financial transactions to ensure that Group’s finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner
• Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for goods and services
• Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures
• Prepare, verify and process invoices and coding payment documents
• Prepare batches of invoices for data entry
• Data enter invoices for payment
• Process backup reports after data entry
• Assist on maintaining listing of accounts receivable and payable
• Assist on maintaining the general ledger
• Assist with audit preparation
• Maintain updated vendor files and file numbers
• Print and distribute monthly financial reports
• Undertake bank reconciliations
• Involved in the month-end preparation: accruals, prepaid expenses, cash flow summary etc.
• Assists and communicates with statutory accountants for the timely submission of VAT, ,

Administrative Support

• Provide administrative support in order to ensure effective and efficient office operations
• Maintain a filing system for all financial documents
• Ensure the confidentiality and security of all financial files

Communication with Public Authorities

• Communicate via telephone, e-mail or natural presence with public Authorities such us IKA, NAT, SEPE whenever it is considered necessary
• Establish professional relationship with external contacts in public authorities

General

• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit
• Assist with special projects as required
• Support other team members as necessary

Requirements

• 0-2 years related accounting experience in an Accounting Department
• Advanced training in Accounting of Finance or similar field of expertise, such as one would receive at a university
• Clear and effective oral and written communication skills in English language
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office required
• Additional working knowledge of foreign languages, (e.g. Italian, German, French etc.) are to be considered as extra skills
• Experience of working with Accounting software systems is to be considered as extra skills

Benefits

• Private Health Insurance
• Fast-paced environment
• Specialization in a niche market
• Competitive compensation
• Continuous development opportunities

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understand the scope of the job and the general nature and level of work performed by job holders within this job. However, this job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties and responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. All the above are illustrative duties and the post holder will be expected to become involved in a range of work to enable the team to respond effectively to the requirements of the Company. We are an equal opportunities employer. We are determined that no job applicant or employee receives less favorable treatment on the grounds of sex, pregnancy or maternity, gender re-assignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, age, race, or disability. All information will remain confidential to the Company and will be handled in accordance with the requirements of the Personal Data Protection legislation.

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