Accounting Assistant - Payables

Accounting Assistant - Payables

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - PAYABLES
SALARY: $6000.00
LOCATION: ARIMA
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES 

• Updates, verifies and prepares accounting journals, general ledgers and other financial records
• Receives, verifies and enters invoices into the system to ensure timely payments
• Reconciles Supplier accounts
• Assists with Bank Reconciliation activities
• Coding of invoices and posting of invoices to Ledger accounts
• Dispatches cheque payments to Outlets and Suppliers
• Assists in month end reporting and account closing activities by updating monthly spreadsheets in a timely manner
• Follows up with Debtors on outstanding payments
• Responds to queries from Suppliers/Debtors and provides accurate information in person, via the telephone or email
• Performs filing and other general administrative duties
• Performs any other related tasks as directed by the Accountant or his/her designate

• Understanding of accounting and cash management principles and practices
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (emphasis on Excel)
• Excellent numerical and written and oral communication skills

• Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers
• Perform basic data entry and process computer data, to format and generate reports
• Work with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency to meet deadlines
• Function in a multi-disciplined team environment
• Critically analyse and solve problems

• Minimum qualification of ACCA Level I (completed) or other equivalent certification
• Five (5) CXC/GCE O’ Levels inclusive of Mathematics and English
• Minimum of two (2) years’ junior Accounting experience in a similar role for a medium to large organization