Accounting Assistant

The Accounting Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Company's Financial operations by ensuring accurate data entry and processing of all general ledger transactions.

Job Purpose 

The Accounting Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the Company's Financial operations by ensuring accurate data entry and processing of all general ledger transactions. This position assists with day-to-day accounting tasks, maintains financial records, and ensures compliance with Company Policies and accounting standards. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the accurate and timely general ledger batches, journals, vouchers, invoices, and all other related data are posted to their respective accounts in the designated software. 
• Processing of Inter-Department invoices and accurate completion of all accounts payable
• Completion of reconciliations
• Analysis of accounts
• Inventory counts and costings
• Maintenance of month-end schedules
• Prepare journals and ensure all journals are logged and filed
• Petty Cash Reconciliations 
• Assist in other related areas of work based on the needs of the department and any other area as necessary in support of the Company. 

Job Competences

• Communication Skills
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Teamwork
• Computer proficient

Qualifications/Experience

• Minimum Level 2 ACCA
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Experience in ACCPACC or similar accounting software
• 2-3 years’ experience.