Assistant Accountant
Job Description
1. ASSISANT ACCOUNTANT – PAYABLES – 1 YEAR FTC (Renewable based on performance)
The incumbent will be responsible for the smooth operation of Accounts Payable function, maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the broader accounting department, and contributing to the budgeting process.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Processing accounts payable transactions
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions and reconciling suppliers’ statements and sales account
- Assisting in the preparation of statutory returns and ensuring that they are submitted on time.
- Processing of all suppliers’ invoices into Pastel Accounting system
- Conducting regular checks of financial records to ensure accuracy and compliance with the accounting standard.
- Responding to inquiries from internal and external suppliers
- Providing support for month-end and year-end close processes
- Contribute to the preparation of financial statements and reports by providing accurate and reliable accounts payable data.
- Process all suppliers’ payments on time and ensuring that cash payments are done on time.
- Maintaining of cash accounts and petty cash accounts and ensuring that reimbursement is done on time
- Ensuring that Salaries and wages are paid on time, unclaimed wages re-deposited and relevant journals posted in Pastel system.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Diploma in accounting, finance, ZICA Technician. ACCA Level 2 or a related field
- 2+ years of relevant experience in accounting or finance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Must be a member of ZICA
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Knowledge of accounting principles and standards
