Junior Accountant

About Deployed

Deployed is an established BPO firm specialising in workforce solutions. We partner with a range of globally minded businesses, from start-ups to large corporations across a range of industries.

Our expert team of recruiters at Deployed will work closely with you to create a career change that challenges, motivates, and excites you. We take the time to understand your ambitions to ensure an effective job match and place you in a business where you'll perform your best. You'll be supported at every step to ensure success- from job searching and placement to a robust onboarding process to ongoing HR, office, and IT support. Deployed is committed to offering you holistic support at every step to ensure you succeed, have the best work experience and a rewarding career.

Job Overview: As a Junior Accountant, you will support the finance department in various tasks related to financial management and reporting. You will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial records and compliance with industry regulations. The successful candidate will possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform bank reconciliations for commercial accounts, transactional accounts, and credit card accounts to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Load and process invoices and bills efficiently, ensuring timely entries in the system.
• Assist in the reviewing and processing of loans, maintaining thorough records and documentation.
• Handle account journals, ensuring proper data entry and adherence to accounting principles.
• Respond promptly and professionally to emails from clients and internal stakeholders.
• Process client refunds every week (Wednesday) in accordance with company policies.
• Generate and analyze reports of unallocated Credits & Collections (C&C) to ensure proper account management.
• Chase credit card and accounts payable approval reports to maintain timely processing of expenses.
• Manage BDX tasks, including allocating receipts from NZFS, running reports, and sending remittances.
• Prepare and distribute Revenue & Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Commission reports for review.
• Monitor accounts receivable (AR) and accounts payable (AP) balances, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Assist in preparing Commercial Position Movements reports to provide insights into business performance.
• Prepare Clawbacks reports; facilitate payment of commissions to advisers and send remittances as required.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliation (Cactus, BAL, and Blanket) to ensure accurate financial reporting. Any other duties as may be required from time to time.

Requirements

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Some experience in accounting or finance is preferred, preferably within the insurance or financial services industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or Gsuite and accounting software.
• Excellent attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and compliance standards is a plus.

Work Arrangement

• Work Setup: On-site
• Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 6:30 am flexi start time, should complete nine (9) hours work

Why you should join our team

Leaves entitlement, HMO and life insurance upon hire

Ready to take on the next challenge? If you're looking for an organisation with outstanding career-development opportunities, amazing work-life culture, and comprehensive benefits crafted to support work-life harmony, you might be a perfect fit at Deployed

At Deployed, we truly believe that our team is the core highlight of our brand. With our goal of being a top business partner for our global clients, we take it as a responsibility to build a diverse, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment where employees of all backgrounds and lifestyles feel a sense of belonging, mutual respect, and kindness.