Senior Audit Clerk

Job 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.

Key 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/Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) CXC/CSEC subjects Grades 1 or 2, including Principles of Accounts, Mathematics and 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
• 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.
• Experience working in an accounting or audit practice is preferred.
• Familiarity with audit documentation and working paper preparation is preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• 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.