Intern – Accounting

Our client, in the Construction Industry is looking to hire an Intern- Accounting to practice their accounting knowledge and skills in a professional setting while supporting the accounting team with various projects and tasks in the organization.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assisting with research, creating vendor invoices and purchase orders
• The Intern – Accounting will also assist with filing and data entry
• Preparing records and maintain accurate and complete financial records.
• Assist in the preparation of financial reports, such as balance sheets, income statements, invoices and other documents
• Track all payments made for tax preparation and follow up on returns
• Monitor any discrepancies in payment
• Ensure all clients receive their financial statements on time
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements, making sure that the final figures on statements are correct
• Assist in managing payroll duties
• Work closely with other departments including, Finance, Human Resources and Operations
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with vendors and suppliers
• Keeping abreast with both the construction and accounting industry

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be a recent graduate with a Diploma in Accounting. A Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting will be an added advantage
• Demonstrable experience as an Intern Accountant will be an added advantage
• Should be proficient with computers and different finance software programs
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills to build strong interpersonal relationships
• Should be a team player and motivated to learn with a strong desire to take on a new challenge
• Should have strong organization and time management skills with the ability to work with little or no supervision
• Should have knowledge of the Pastel Software