Accounting Assistant

Description

Job Summary: We are seeking an Accounting Assistant to record, update, and control accounting information, ensuring accurate financial management and month-end closing. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity to join a leading fashion retail company. 2. Diverse accounting responsibilities supporting month-end closing. 3. Mandatory use of SAP Business One and intermediate-to-advanced Excel. We are La Plata Co., a leading retail company specializing in the marketing and distribution of fashion products from brands Bimba \& Lola, Tous, Lacoste, and New Era, present in major shopping malls and department stores across Peru and Chile. We are currently seeking top talent to fill the position of **Accounting Assistant**. **Responsibilities:** * Record and update exchange rates in the SAP Business One system. * Record purchase vouchers, DUAS, imports, deliveries pending settlement, petty cash, and other disbursement documents. * Create and maintain up-to-date customer and supplier master data in SAP, validating information against SUNAT’s official website. * Verify applicable withholding tax percentages for various services so the Treasury Department can make corresponding payments. * Coordinate with suppliers on matters related to self-withholding or other necessary information to support transactions. * Perform weekly validation of the Purchase Register. * Maintain control over expense provisions. * Review and reconcile EPS, SCTR, and other payroll-related allocations according to the schedule provided by the HR Department. * Record various provisions, including recurring expenses and others required for month-end closing. * Review and monitor open items such as service orders, warehouse receipts, and pending invoices. * Monthly validate the Purchase Register against SIRE at period-end closing. * Analyze and correctly apply Account 42 – Provisions. * Address internal company staff inquiries related to accounting matters. * Manage document repositories, ensuring digital documentation is current and properly organized. * Adhere to the accounting closing schedule and perform other duties assigned by the Accountant. **Education:** * Graduate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting. **Experience:** * Minimum 1 year in similar roles. **Technical Skills:** * SAP Business One (mandatory). * Intermediate-to-advanced Excel. * Knowledge of accounts receivable review and control. **Competencies:** * Organization and attention to detail. * Analytical ability. * Responsibility and adherence to deadlines. * Effective communication and teamwork. Work Location: On-site employment