The accounts assistant will play a key role in supporting the preparation of financial reports to evaluate the business's financial performance. They will be actively engaged in the day-to-day accounting / financial activities by contributing accurate and timely accounting data/information for day to day smooth running of the organization.
Key responsibilities include:
Verification of customers' purchase orders, payments, and customer credit status and generating invoices
Verification of vendors' documents, credit notes, accounts' status, and processing of vendor payments
Accurately record cash receipts and payments and issue receipts and remittance advice accordingly
Keep track of day-to-day financial transactions, including verifying, classifying, computing, posting, and recording account data
Ensure timely debt collection, with close oversight over the respective sales representative
Ensure timely supplier payments and monthly accounts reconciliation
Assist in preparing and presenting monthly management accounts and corresponding reports
Perform month-end closing activities such as account reconciliation and bank reconciliations
Ensure that financial records comply with company policies and accounting principles
Analysing data and examining financial records to ensure accuracy and no material errors
Identify accounting errors or discrepancies and suggest necessary corrective action
Responding to financial inquiries from customers, suppliers, and other interested parties
Carrying out tax reporting, preparing and submitting tax returns on a timely basis
Support other departments in financial analysis where necessary
Support audit processes (internal, statutory and annual financial audits)
Skills and Attributes
Ability to develop strong working relationships
Experience in ERP systems, preferably MS Dynamics 365
High level of commercial and business awareness
High levels of diligence and precision
Excellent Excel, data analysis, and financial reporting
Excellent communication capabilities, both written and verbal
Passionate about learning and continuous improvement
Ability to deliver quality work under pressure and stick to time constraints to meet deadlines
Positive attitude and can-do mentality
Education and Experience Level
Certified Public Accountant (CPA/ACCA Part II)
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience