Assistant Accountant

The Assistant Accountant is responsible for providing general assistance to the Finance and Accounting Manager.

JOB SUMMARY

• To provide general assistance to the Finance and Accounting Manager by ensuring the accurate and timely closure of monthly management accounts, including the preparation and posting of journals, reconciliation of all bank statements and analysis of control accounts.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES 

• Supervise the Payables, Credit Control and Reception/Admin functions.
• Prepares the daily bank reconciliations.
• Reconciles all sub-ledgers to the General Ledger Control Account, in accordance with established deadlines.
• Maintenance of fixed asset register.
• Ensures the timely remittance of statutory payments.
• Works closely with all relevant personnel, including but not limited to the Finance Manager, to ensure the maintenance of the General Ledger.
• Assists with ensuring the accuracy and timely closure of monthly management accounts, including the preparation of reports and posting of journals, in accordance with established schedules.
• Ensures the settlement of suppliers is maintained within established terms.
• Reviews and ensures that supplier reconciliations are completed in accordance with established deadlines.
• Liaises with various banking institutions re account maintenance and queries.
• Prepares assigned quarter/year end schedules.
• Ensures that all required information is received by Auditors within the period specified.
• Prepare and review KPI’s for Reception/Admin, Credit and Payables staff.
• Any other duties required in the effective operation of finance department. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Completed ACCA Level 2 and pursuing Level 3 OR B.Sc. Financial Reporting and pursuing ACCA.
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the accounting field with minimum of 2 years at supervisory level.
• Or comparable combination of qualification and experience.