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Senior Audit Clerk Full Time NEW

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Senior Audit Clerk to join our growing professional services firm in Georgetown, Guyana. The ideal candidate will play a key role in the preparation, review, reconciliation, and accurate posting of financial statements, while supporting audit, tax, and compliance engagements for a diverse client portfolio.

This position is ideal for an ambitious, punctual, accounting professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, excellent analytical skills, and a commitment to accuracy, integrity, and client service.

Responsibilities

Financial Statement Preparation & Posting

  • Prepare accurate financial statements in accordance with applicable accounting standards and Guyanese statutory requirements.

  • Post and reconcile journal entries, ledgers, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and adjusting entries.

  • Ensure trial balances, schedules, and supporting documentation are complete and balanced.

  • Review general ledger accounts for inconsistencies and resolve discrepancies promptly.

  • Assist with the preparation of cash flow statements, balance sheets, income statements, and notes to the financial statements.

  • Ensure financial statements are properly formatted and ready for statutory filing and annual returns.

Audit & Assurance

  • Assist in planning and executing audit engagements for companies, sole traders, and non-profit entities.

  • Prepare audit working papers and supporting schedules with a high degree of accuracy.

  • Conduct bank reconciliations, debtor/creditor reconciliations, and fixed asset verification.

  • Perform analytical review procedures and identify unusual variances or risk areas.

  • Ensure audit files comply with firm standards and regulatory requirements.

Tax & Compliance Support

  • Support the preparation and filing of corporation tax, property tax, PAYE, VAT, and individual tax returns.

  • Assist clients with compliance submissions to the Guyana Revenue Authority and Deeds and Commercial Registries Authority.

  • Assist with annual returns and regulatory filings for incorporated entities.

Client & Team Support

  • Communicate professionally with clients regarding accounting records and outstanding information.

  • Supervise and support junior clerks and trainees where required.

  • Assist management with improving internal accounting and audit processes.

  • Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all client matters.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Minimum of five (5) CXC/CSEC subjects Grades 1 or 2, including:

    • Principles of Accounts

    • Mathematics

    • English A

  • ACCA Level II or higher, CAT, Diploma in Accounting, Degree in Accounting, or equivalent qualification preferred.

  • Minimum 3–5 years of accounting and/or audit experience.

  • Experience preparing full sets of financial statements.

  • Knowledge of Guyanese tax and compliance requirements is an asset.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, or similar platforms.

  • Strong understanding of bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting

    Desired Skills & Competencies

  • Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.

  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Professional Preferred Attributes

  • Experience working in an accounting or audit practice.

  • Familiarity with audit documentation and working paper preparation.

  • Desire to grow within a modern advisory and professional services environment.

  • Interest in technology-driven accounting and AI-assisted audit processes.

Salary

  • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

  • Professional development and ACCA support opportunities.

  • Exposure to audit, tax, advisory, and investment-related engagements.

  • Career growth opportunities within a dynamic and expanding firm.

How to apply

Please send your resume, and copies of your qualifying documents to lizanne.atherlyassociates@gmail.com.

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