Assistant Accountant

Assists in maintaining records of fiscal controls, ledgers, and other transactions, in either direct or indirect support of the Financial Controller. Processes routine financial documents and accounting transactions, reconciles accounting records, and analyzes routine accounting data.

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

POSITION SUMMARY

Under general supervision, assists in maintaining records of fiscal controls, ledgers, and other transactions, in either direct or indirect support of the Financial Controller.  Processes routine financial documents and accounting transactions, reconciles accounting records, and analyzes routine accounting data.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assists in the maintenance of accounts and ledgers, which may involve setting up accounts, preparing accounting batches, uploading and downloading entries and reports, preparing trial balances, clearing suspense items, and coordinating period closings.
• Reviews purchasing and other financial documents for mathematical accuracy, coding and distribution of account numbers, and adherence to regulations and policies.
• Responds to a range of inquiries regarding financial transactions; researches and resolves problems.
• Assists in areas of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Inventory.
• Ensures suppliers are paid on a timely basis within credit terms
• Prepares foreign supplier payments with the calculation of withholding taxes
• Prepares a monthly withholding tax schedule identifying payments to be made for the upcoming period(s)
• Preparation of  VAT payments with a reconciliation to support all balances on the calculation
• Prepares bank reconciliations, ensuring there are no long outstanding reconciling items
• Completion of Reports and surveys required by third parties and governmental agencies.
• Monitoring and timely payment of statutory and other obligations
• May supervise and/or lead lower graded staff and/or student employees.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• ACCA level 1 with 3 to 5 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to set up and maintain financial accounts and ledgers.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.
• Knowledge of governmental and statutory regulations.
• Ability to calculate numbers, correct entries, and post to records.
• Knowledge of accounts payable procedures and practices.
• Account balancing skills.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

Interested persons should forward applications no later than 12^th December, 2014 via e-mail to: