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Job Description

An accounting assistant performs fundamental accounting tasks: receiving and processing supplier invoices, issuing payments and bank transfers, and managing outstanding receivables. They also assist in the preparation of annual financial statements. The scope of the role can vary, often requiring greater responsibility and versatility. It is not uncommon for an accounting assistant to take on broader duties, such as following up on unpaid invoices, tracking invoices, verifying company accounts (i.e., monitoring cash inflows and outflows), and maintaining purchase, sales, and bank ledgers. Other tasks may include preparing essential accounting documents—such as VAT returns and corporate tax filings—processing payroll, declaring earnings, preparing annual accounts (when working in an accounting firm), and organizing and archiving accounting records. Strong proficiency with computer tools—including office software and accounting applications—is essential. An accounting assistant must be adept at using the software most commonly employed in the field. The work is diverse; in a larger company or an accounting firm, the accounting assistant typically works under the supervision of an accountant or a chief accountant. NB: - Application documents » Curriculum Vitae - Application instructions Please send your application documents to the email address agborvce@gmail.com

Responsibilities

• 1. Responsible for basic accounting tasks, including the recording of accounting entries.
• 2. Maintain financial records for client companies by analyzing balance sheets and general ledger accounts.
• 3. Reconcile bank statements by comparing transactions against the general ledger.
• 4. Assist with daily finance department operations, including filing, report generation, budget review, etc.
• 5. Process weekly payroll accurately and in a timely manner.
• 6. Keep accounting documents and records up to date, ensuring all files are current.
• 7. Prepare bank deposits.
• 8. Manage the on-site restaurant/dining service.
• 9. Conduct periodic inventory counts of materials and track stock movements.

Qualifications

• 1. Possess a strong command of IT tools, such as accounting and office software—specifically the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Excel;
• 2. Be comfortable working with numbers;
• 3. Have knowledge of accounting and taxation, as well as a solid understanding of organizational structure within a company;
• 4. Be highly proficient in statistical and business management software;
• 5. Have a strong command of a foreign language, such as English;
• 6. Possess excellent writing skills and impeccable spelling; etc.
• 7. Must be meticulous and thorough.