Accounts Assistant

The Accounts Assistant is responsible for supporting the Finance team in maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records and ensuring that day-to-day accounting transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will assist with daily accounting operations and provide support across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and general accounting activities.

key responsibilities

Primary Duties:

. Verify supporting documents, clarify discrepancies with employees, and post approved claims.

. Maintain and update daily exchange rates.

. Prepare and maintain daily cash flow forecasts.

. Create and maintain supplier master records after validating the required documentation.

. Review and perform AP invoice matching against purchase orders and Goods Receipts, and work with SCM to resolvediscrepancies before posting.

. Verify invoice completeness, approvals, GL coding, and supporting documents clarify discrepancies with users before posting non-PO AP invoices.

. Verify billing information against supporting documents and issue AR invoices.

. Allocate incoming receipts and investigate unmatched collections where required.

. Support intercompany billing activities.

. Prepare payment vouchers.

. Assist with selected general ledgerentries.

. Assist in preparing supporting schedulesand performing bank reconciliations.

. Prepare and send Statements of Account(SOA) to customers.

. Perform any other ad hoc duties or assignments as directed by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications and Experience:

. Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma in Accounting, Business, Finance, or a related discipline

. Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting experience

. Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel

. Knowledge or experience in Epicor and Concur will be an added advantage

Key Attributes:

. Demonstrates honesty and integrity in handling financial information and transactions.

. Good communication and interpersonal skills.

. Strong emphasis on accuracy and attention to detail.

. Detail-oriented, meticulous, and well-organized.

. Strong sense of accountability and responsibility.

. Positive attitude with good team spirit.

. Able to work independently as well as effectively within a team.

Able to work efficiently and maintain accuracy under tight deadlines