Accounting Assistant

The incumbent performs routine accounting work by applying modern accounting principles and techniques to a variety of recording and accounting matters in a timely and accurate manner so that the General Ledger can provide real-time, accurate data to support financial and management reports.

Accounting Assistant

The incumbent performs routine accounting work by applying modern accounting principles and techniques to a variety of recording and accounting matters in a timely and accurate manner so that the General Ledger can provide real-time, accurate data to support financial and management reports.

MAIN DUTIES

• Prepare bank reconciliation and investigate all reconciling items thereby ensuring all approved adjustments are made in the current period;
• Review sub ledger for all debit and long outstanding balances and investigate.                
• Review and reconcile local and foreign customer statements.
• Review General Ledger (GL) account for any unusual balances and investigate;
• Prepare schedule and investigate all reconciling balances thereby ensuring all approved adjustments are made in the current period;
• Reconcile General Ledger (GL) balance to remittance before payments are made and investigate any differences and adjust accordingly;
• Prepare costing weekly;
• Update and obtain explanations for variances;
• Prepare monthly commission analysis;
• Process and prepare pay slips for Gaston and Helpers (bread and snack cake);
• Reconcile deductions with regards to statutory payments on billing to payroll reports and forward for payment;
• Book gross pay and all statutory deductions in Gaston;
• Attend stock counts and compile when required;

• Actively promote, support and comply with Kiss Baking Company Limited’s established Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and industry best practices;

• Performs any other job-related duties as directed by Supervisor/Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Level Two (2) ACCA or Degree in Accounting
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in accounting/finance environment.
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast changing environment with large volumes of data
• Ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision