ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT 814 views

Vacancy

Job Purpose
The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the accountant and wider finance team by helping to prepare financial statements, accounts, budgets, processing invoicesand preparing VAT returns.

Main duties and responsibilities
Prepare complete monthly reconciliations in line with the month end accounting timetable.
Maintain appropriate files, reports, documentation, and data.
Adhere to corporate standards ano procedures.
Ensure that cash posting procedures are correctly followed.
Prepare tax computations.
Stock management.
Processing statutory payments.
Payroll processing.
Maintenance of asset register.
Assisting in preparation of Financial Statements.
Job Skills and Competencies
Must be able to work Independently and as part of a team.
Must be detailed oriented and organised.
Must be able to review and analyse problems or issues and come up with recommendations.
Must be proficient with Accounting Software such as Sage Pastel.
High level of accuracy, attention to detail and thoroughness.
Good interpersonal and communication skills.
Knowledge and practical application of Quality Management Systems (QMS) in particular ISO 9001:2015, will be an added advantage.

General Requirements:
2-3 years relevant working experience in bookkeeping or other finance applicable related work.
Working knowledge of latest Pastel accounting packages.
Payroll administration is an added advantage.
International Public Sector Accounting Standards qualification is an added advantage.
Education
Degree in Accounting, Finance or Equivalent is a prerequisite.
Professional qualification is as added advantage.
Working Experience in public sector accounting environment is an added advantage.
International Public Sector Accounting Standards certification is an added advantage.