ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

To provide reliable accounting support that upholds the Company policies and contributes to overall objectives.

• To prepare, calculate and remit statutory deductions including PAYE, NIS, and Health Surcharge ensuring compliance with all regulatory deadlines.
• To compute VAT obligations, prepare monthly/ quarterly VAT returns, and submit filings to the relevant authority, keeping accurate supporting documentation.
• To record transactions accurately in Peachtree ensuring financial data is up to date and properly documented.
• To assist in organizing financial documents, batch transactions and assign appropriate codes to maintain proper classification and audit readiness.
• To maintain and updated listing of all creditors, monitor outstanding balances, and assist in preparing payments to suppliers.
• To prepare employment- related job letters and other finance – related correspondence as required.
• To assist in conducting reconciliations of payroll, bank accounts, and supplier statements to verify accuracy, resolve discrepancies and ensure financial records are complete.
• To check and verify supplier invoices, supporting documents, and payment requests, ensuring they align with the company policies before processing.
• To adhere to all policies and management system (MS) guidelines.
• To document and communicate threats (perceived/otherwise) or process variances to supervisor/manager.
• To perform tasks related to general housekeeping of assigned work areas.
• To execute all and any additional duties assigned by the supervisor/manager that will facilitate the furtherance of this job description.

To assist, as needed, in the development of all Health, Safety, Environmental, Quality (HSEQ), and Operational Management Systems (MS’s).

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a Diploma/Certification in Accounting (ACCA Level 1/2 an asset)
• Must have knowledge of statutory payments and VAT.
• Must be proficient in Peachtree.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in a related discipline.

Any relevant combination of service, skills, and qualifications that will fulfill this job description, subject to management’s discretion.