Assistant Accountant, ANSA Merchant Bank

Job Summary:

 To provide support to the accountants in the financial reporting processes of the Bank. The Assistant Accountant also supports various aspects of the monthly Financial Statement Close Process and annual external audit of the Bank.

Job Description: 

• Preparation of bank reconciliations for foreign currency bank accounts on a monthly basis.
• Accurate and timely reconciliation of main supplier accounts.
• Accurate and timely reconciliation of disbursement accounts.
• Accurate and timely reconciliation of ad hoc accounts as requested by the Accountant.
• Accurate and timely preparation of intercompany balances and confirmation letters to selected Group companies.
• Maintain and reconcile designated trial balance accounts.
• Perform cash and confidential document safekeeping custodial duties in conformance with Bank Policies.
• Perform all duties in conformance with appropriate health, safety, security and environmental policies/ procedures.
• Complete any other duties as assigned by the accountants.

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Bsc. Accounting and or / ACCA Level.
• Familiarity with accounting standards relevant to the financial services sector (IFRS 7, IFRS 9, IFRS 15, IFRS 16 in particular).
• Minimum 3 years progressive Accounting experience in a fast paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite & Accounting.
• Familiarity with the basic functionalities of an accounting software package.