Accounting Assistant

Job Duties and Responsibilities: 

Manage the recording of sales in the General Ledger. 

Prepare invoices for customers in a timely manner. 

Accurately record billed and to be billed sales and update the relevant personnel on such as required. 

Prepare month end reports and preparation of Accounts Receivables.  

Assist the Accounting Supervisor - Treasury in collecting monies from customers. 

Reconcile Sales Accounts using Macola and PMS. 

Monitor the application of the Company’s Revenue Recognition position. 

Monitor and ensure that there are no breaches in the pricing policies. 

Report all sales below agreed prices to the relevant personnel before invoicing to customers. 

Monitor the recovery of shipping expenses for export shipments. 

Prepare accurate and timely reports as required by management.  

Assist in cross training other employees as required.  

Perform duties with adherence to the Company’s Health, Safety and Quality procedure and practices. 

Ensure that good housekeeping practices are maintained at all times and the housekeeping checklist completed on a monthly basis. 

Any other duties as assigned by management. 

Job Specification: 

Qualifications: 

ACCA Level I or equivalent. 

Experience: 

Three (3) years experience in an Accounting function. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word & Excel. 

Knowledge of Accounting principles and practices. 

Good customer service skills.  

Good communication skills. 

Elementary financial analysis skills. 

Teamwork oriented.