Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

To ensure that the systems of internal control and procedure are followed for the areas of accounting being managed and highlight any deviations for corrective actions to be taken.

 Provide support to the Chief Accountant and be responsible for the areas of accounting assigned from time to time.

 Prepare monthly management accounts and other reports that accompany them.

 Assist with the preparation of the annual budget.

 Enter journal entries to general ledger (recurring etc.)

 Validate cost adjustment for inventory items received.

 Coordinate & supervise monthly stock count, investigate major variances and prepare variance report.

 Reconcile all inventory accounts to the general ledger and prepare journals accordingly.

 Reconcile import clearing account to general ledger.

 Maintain prepayments schedule (local & foreign) and expense amounts monthly.

 Maintain deposit accounts & expense amounts monthly.

 Maintain proposal for expenditure schedule (PE).

 Prepare weekly/monthly sales report analysis.

 Prepare intercompany reconciliations monthly & book differences accordingly.

 Prepare intercompany transactions schedule

 Maintain monthly accruals schedules.

 Any other duties that may be assigned

Academic/Technical/Management: Experience and Qualifications:

 B.Sc. – Accounting, Finance or the equivalent.

 Minimum of One (1) year experience in Accounting or Finance

Abilities; Skills; Experience; Aptitude and Judgement:

 Ability to work independently and as a team member

 Ability to analyze and understand financial data

 Ability to problem solve with minimal supervision.

 Ability to work well under pressure

 Ability to handle tasks and deadlines

 Excellent organizational skill

 Strong attention to details

 Excellent written and verbal communication skills

 Knowledge of appropriate software programs

We thank all interested applicants. However, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.