Bookkeeper
Bookkeepers record and assemble the day-to-day financial transactions of an organisation or company, consisting usually of sales, purchases, payments and receipts. They ensure all financial transactions are documented in the appropriate (day) book and general ledger, and that they are balanced out. Bookkeepers prepare the recorded books and ledgers with financial transactions for an accountant to then analyse balance sheets and income statements.
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Essential Skills & Knowledge
Essential Skills
- attach accounting certificates to accounting transactions
- follow the statutory obligations
- identify accounting errors
- maintain financial records
- manage the general ledger
- perform balance sheet operations
- prepare financial statements
- prepare trial accounting balances
- use accounting systems
Essential Knowledge
- accounting department processes
- accounting entries
- accounting techniques
- bookkeeping regulations
- commercial law
- company policies
- depreciation
- financial statements
- tax legislation
The “Essential Skills and Knowledge” content is derived from the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) framework for more information refer to ESCO's website.
Top sectors hiring Bahrainis for this job
- Wholesale and Retail Trade
- Construction
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Activities
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