About the role

The Social Security Board is hiring a permanent Accounting Assistant in Finance Services at its Belmopan headquarters, reporting to the Accounting Supervisor (Level 4 individual contributor). The role keeps financial records accurate and up to date by maintaining schedules, reports and sub-ledgers, verifying transactions and supporting compliance with standard accounting procedures. The job is office-based, with occasional lifting of medium to heavy files, occasional travel and some extended hours during peak periods. It requires confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Process vendor payments, salaries, pensions and loan disbursements through banking platforms
Manage accounts payable and receivable, making sure payments are timely and following up on outstanding balances
Process financial transactions in ReqLogic and GP for direct deposits or check payments
Prepare monthly sales and bank reconciliations
Maintain sub-ledgers and produce reports for specific general ledger accounts
Assist with monthly general ledger reconciliations and financial reporting
Prepare and analyse financial reports and schedules
Monitor the team's adherence to financial procedures and report discrepancies
Refer overdue accounts to the Manager, Finance for adjustments, write-offs or collections
Keep records and documents in order for audit and compliance
Help prepare the annual budget by gathering and verifying data, and support forecasting and expenditure tracking
Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement
Verify financial reports prepared by clerical staff
Handle general administrative tasks such as photocopying, scanning and emailing

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Business Administration or a closely related field with 1 year of experience in the core area, or an associate degree in the same fields with 2 years of experience in the core area
Knowledge of transaction processing and reconciliation, accounts payable and receivable, and cash flow
Proficiency in financial software (such as ReqLogic and GP) and online banking
Familiarity with financial reporting and general ledger maintenance
Awareness of documentation and record-retention compliance
Strong attention to detail