Assistant Accountant
Parkland Corporation · Kingston
Job description
About the role
The Assistant Accountant will support the finance team by reconciling balance‑sheet accounts, preparing journal entries and assisting with the company’s tax portfolio. This role reports to the Accountant and contributes to timely financial reporting and compliance.
Key responsibilities
- Review coding of journal entries and tax payable documents for completeness and compliance.
- Prepare monthly journal entries, record GCT, CIT, DIT and other tax calculations in the ERP system.
- Assist with the preparation and filing of annual tax returns and estimated income tax payments.
- Perform account reconciliations, prepare non‑trade reports and support month‑end close activities.
- Provide accounting assistance to the finance team, external auditors and resolve account discrepancies.
Required profile
- University degree in Accounting with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a recognized accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CGA, AAT) with 3 years of experience.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, tax regulations and compliance requirements.
Required skills
- Proficiency with ERP systems for journal entry processing and tax recording.
What we offer
- Job‑grade specific allowances in addition to basic salary.
- Eligibility to participate in the Group’s pension, health and life insurance schemes.
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Parkland Corporation
Kingston