Chief Accounting Assistant – Systems and Development – Lupane State University 135 views

ADVERT Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates for the following posts: BURSAR’S DEPARTMENT

1. Chief Accounting Assistant – Systems and Development (1 Post)

The ideal applicants must possess the following qualifications:

 Higher National Diploma in Accounting and five years post qualification experience or

 Bachelor of Commerce Honours Degree in Accounting and Finance or equivalent plus one-year post Qualification experience

 Experience in Pastel and Paywall packages would be a distinct advantage Duties and Responsibilities

 Processing of payment vouchers and invoices into Sage Pastel Evolution;

 Periodic reconciliation of all creditors to ensure accuracy;

 Making necessary general ledger adjustments to financial records;

 Processing journal entries for proper account classification;

 Establishing and maintaining computer records for departmental expenditure transactions;

 Reviewing expenditures for the correctness of account code and amount;

 Reconciling staff debtors;

 Assisting the Accountant in the preparation of Audit and of Financial Statements;

 Correcting mis-posting and clearing suspense accounts;

 Training interns on the use of Sage Pastel Evolution;

 Maintaining an orderly accounting filing system;

 Providing clerical and administrative support to management as required;

 Assisting with budget preparations.