CAREER OPPORTUNITY

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

***This position is based in Canada (Toronto, ON - GT)***

BACKGROUND

The Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc invites suitable candidates to apply for the position of Accounting Assistant. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Canada Office.

ROLE SUMMARY

The incumbent will be responsible for reconciling accounts payables, receivables, and cash transactions, processing invoices, managing vendor accounts, and supporting month-end closing. They will assist with payroll, internal audits and maintaining financial records, ensuring accurate documentation, timely payments, and compliance with internal financial controls.

SUMMARY OF KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reconcile accounts payables, receivables and cash transactions to ensure accurate financial records.
• Process and pay invoices, ensuring online/electronic payments are handled promptly and efficiently.
• Perform reconciliations for vendor accounts, petty cash, security deposits and supplier statements.
• Assist with month-end closing processes, including accruals and prepaid expenses reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and track credit card payments and expenditures.
• Prepare and distribute Payment Advices to vendors.
• Provide financial assistance to both internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support payroll preparation and assist in managing employee salary and benefit payments.
• Manage general finance inboxes, directing inquiries to the appropriate team members.
• Assist in internal audits by preparing financial documentation and supporting audit procedures.
• Maintain strict adherence to internal financial controls.

SUMMARY OF KEY REQUIREMENTS

• Post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline and at least 3 years proven experience in a similar role or the equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Working knowledge of financial and accounting principles and their application
• Proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal relationship and collaborative skills.
• Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
• Conducts business activities with professionalism and integrity.
• Proactive, shows initiative and able to exercise independent judgment.
• The ability to work under pressure and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
• Handles confidential information with the utmost
  
• Proficient in the use of MS Office suite of applications and knowledge of financial software.
• Must meet legal eligibility requirements to work in Canada.

APPLICATIONS

Suitably qualified and experienced professionals should forward their applications with resumes by June 16, 2025 to [email protected].

Only suitable applications will be acknowledged.