ATLANTIC MARITIME AGENCY INC. (AMASCO) is currently accepting applications for the
position of Accountant. This is a fulltime position that involves managing all the financial affairs of the
company. Successful candidate will be responsible for the efficient day to day financial operations and
administrative activities.
Key Tasks:
Prepare and examine financial records, ensuring records are accurate and that taxes are paid. Duties and
responsibilities may include the following:
• Preparation of disbursement vouchers for all payments, and journal vouchers to record accounting
entries
• Record all accounting transactions (payment vouchers, expenses, invoices, etc.)
• Manage and reconcile petty cash.
• Design Administrative systems/structures to ensure internal controls procedures are being adhere
to.
• Reconcile bank statements, preparation of staff payroll and record all transactions.
• Ensure that all statutory and regulatory deductions are made and remitted or paid in keeping with
the tax code of Liberia.
• Account for and maintain records of all financial transactions by means of QuickBooks (web-based
accounting and management software)
• Review accounting systems, procedures, and controls to determine their efficiency and
effectiveness
• Verify, allocate, post and reconcile transactions
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information
• Manage income and expenditure accounts
• Generate the company’s financial reports using income and expenditure data
• Keep check on the company’s finances based on financial status
• Initiate and manage financial and accounting software (QuickBooks) used by the company
Ideal candidate:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination
of education, training and experience
• 2-3 years of accounting/finance experience
• Demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills and knowledge of Excel, as well as other
Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks)
• Excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively across.
• Thorough knowledge of general ledger accounting and account reconciliation
• Highly detail-oriented
Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contracted. Females are strongly encouraged to apply.