Assistant Accountant
CareerFinders Recruitment Services
Location
Limassol
Type
full-time
Experience
Intermediate (3–5 yrs)
Salary (Gross)
€1,650 - €2,100 per month
Apply within
3 days
Category
Accounting & Bookkeeping
About the Role
CareerFinders, on behalf of their client, a leading Global Shipping Agency, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team in Limassol. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day financial operations, including checking and recording income and expenses related to shipping, and preparing monthly bank reconciliations. Applicants should have a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field, and LCCI Higher certification is a plus. The role requires good knowledge of computers and IT software, excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Greek and a minimum of 3 years' experience in the shipping, logistics and/or accounting sector.
Responsibilities
- Perform all necessary checks and record income and expenses from operations
- Issue invoices promptly after job closure to customers and principals
- Understand the shipping and logistics business and record information on operational software
- Carry out financial due diligence checks to customers as required
- Reconcile daily sales to cash receipts and ensure they are banked on a timely basis
- Strictly follow and implement the Company’s Compliance policies concerning anti-money laundering, anti-bribery and anti-corruption and report any suspicious transactions
- Follow up on accounts payable and handle accounts receivable
- Prepare bank reconciliations on a monthly basis
- Ensure financial information and documents are correctly processed on a daily basis
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- LCCI Higher certification encouraged
- Minimum of 3+ years’ experience in shipping, logistics and/or accounting
- Good knowledge of computers and IT software
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Greek
- Adherence to deadlines
- Ability to work under pressure
- Team player (communication and interpersonal skills)
- Good concentration skills and attention to detail
- Willingness to handle routine functions
Benefits
- ✓Attractive salary based on skills and experience
- ✓13th & 14th salary
- ✓Provident Fund
- ✓Friday afternoon's off
- ✓Excellent working hours (08:00 – 16:30)
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