Assistant Accountant

About the role

The Assistant Accountant assists the Executive Chairman or his nominee in analysing financial information and preparing financial reports so that the company keeps accurate records of its assets, liabilities, profits and losses, tax liability and other financial activities. The position is full-time.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and accounting data entries
• Assist in preparing internal accounts used in financial statements and management reports
• Help prepare cash flow statements and track cash balances
• Provide reconciliations to management on time
• Assist with weekly and monthly payrolls, monthly expense reports and supporting schedules
• Assist with bank reconciliations, working papers and other reconciliations
• Assist with the annual stock count and prepare the daily bank deposit
• Prepare cheques for management approval and oversee daily petty cash reconciliation
• Generate end-of-day reports and prepare government deductions, monthly VAT/refund claims and PAYE and NIS returns on time
• Maintain communication systems with customers and vendors and perform other delegated duties

Required profile

• First degree in accounting or a related field
• Currently enrolled in or completed a recognised accounting designation
• Two consecutive years of practical accounting experience is an asset
• Detail-oriented, deadline-driven and able to self-manage under conflicting deadlines
• Confidentiality of sensitive information and a high level of integrity

Required skills

• Strong command of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Knowledge of payroll software (an asset)