Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Do you have an eye for detail? Are you good with figures and enjoy a challenge?  If you answered yes to these questions, this opportunity is ideal for you. 

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to provide analytical support to the Finance Department, Accountant, and management team by maintaining routine accounting records, managing ledgers, and completing basic bookkeeping, accounting duties, and payroll activities for the business.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain timely and accurate accounting entries.
2. Assist with preparing the monthly management reports.
3. Monitor, manage, and provide interim and monthly reports of the receivables and payables for the business.
4. To manage, review, and check-off payables, receivables, and general ledger transactions relating to the business.
5. To maintain schedules, provide analytical support and reports of critical areas related to the business.
6. Prepare and process the Weekly and Fortnight payroll and reconcile entries to relevant sub-ledgers.
7. Assist with the cross-training of accounting clerks.
8. Maintain monthly reconciliations and analysis of other key accounts, as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• ACCA Level 2-3 or B.Sc. degree in Accounting.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience
• Knowledge of Payroll practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Certified Accounting Technician designation would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains is an advantage.

Required skills and attributes:

• Knowledge of accounting standards, practices and principles.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Great Time Management