Assistant Accountant

To provide general assistance to the Group Accountant in the overall objective of producing accurate and timely financial information.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare the monthly bank reconciliations and subsequent analysis of all reconciling items for the company
• Prepare the monthly credit card reconciliations and subsequent analysis of all reconciling items for the company
• Reconciles sub-ledgers to the General Ledger Control Account in accordance with established deadlines.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Conduct Monthly Petty Cash Audits
• Review and reconcile GGIL Statements monthly
• Review General Ledger accounts for mispostings
• Reconcile intercompany accounts
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Ensure the timely preparation and computation of all associated taxes to be paid by the company in compliance with relevant reporting and regulatory requirements (VAT, Corporation Tax, Business Levy, Green Fund)
• Filing and records retention
• Assist with daily overrides on customer accounts
• Work closely with all relevant personnel, including but not limited to the Group Accountant, to ensure the maintenance of the General Ledger
• Assist with ensuring the accuracy and timely closure of monthly management accounts, including the preparation of reports and posting of journals, in accordance with established schedules.
• Ensure the settlement of customers and suppliers is maintained within established terms.
• Review and ensure customer and supplier reconciliations are completed in accordance with established deadlines.
• Ensure all required information is received by Auditors within the period specified
• Any other duties required in the effective operation of the accounts department

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• In depth knowledge of Accounting Practices
• Proven ability to coach, guide, motivate and support team members
• Intermediate to advance Excel and Word Skills
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented

 Qualifications and Experience

• Completed ACCA Level 2 or Bsc Financial Reporting and pursing ACCA
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in the accounting field with minimum of 2 years at supervisory level
• Or comparable combination of qualification and experience

Special Requirements

• Willing to overtime, whenever necessary.