Payroll Assistant
Trinidad and Tobago
Full Time
Experienced
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should possess:
Key Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
The successful candidate will be responsible for:
- Processing, tallying, sorting and collating employee timesheets for submission to the Accounts Receivable Clerk to support timely invoicing.
- Assisting with customer queries relating to accounts receivable and payment transactions.
- Preparing receipts for wire transfers, cheque payments and walk-in cash payments, and accurately applying receipts within the accounting system.
- Maintaining the receipts logbook and issuing receipt books across the Group of Companies.
- Reviewing daily deposits, preparing bank deposit slips and coordinating deposits for courier collection.
- Assisting with payment requests and preparing cheques for the required approvals and signatures.
- Filing and maintaining Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable records in an accurate and organized manner.
- Providing administrative and accounting support to ensure the efficient day-to-day operations of the Finance Department.
- Performing other related duties as assigned by the Accountant or Group Finance Manager.
Qualifications & Experience
Applicants should possess:
- A minimum of an Associate Degree in Business Management, Accounting or a related discipline.
- A minimum of two (2) years' experience in an accounting or finance environment.
- Computer literacy supported by an appropriate certification.
- Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Microsoft Excel.
- Experience using Peachtree or payroll software such as Micropay, TTPay or similar accounting/payroll applications will be considered an asset.
- An equivalent combination of relevant qualifications and practical experience may also be considered.
Key Competencies
The successful candidate should demonstrate:
- Sound knowledge of basic accounting principles and financial record management.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when processing financial information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to learn accounting and payroll software quickly.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong planning, organization and time management skills.
- The ability to establish priorities, work independently and consistently meet deadlines.
- The ability to work collaboratively as part of a professional team.
- A high level of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Commitment to delivering accurate, reliable and high-quality work.
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