Job Description
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for providing Accounting and administrative assistance in order to ensure effective, efficient and accurate accounting operations for the company and Its’ Clients.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Data Entry
Payroll Processing
Petty Cash
Accounts Payable & Receivables
Bank and General Ledger Reconciliations
Assist with Tax Returns & Vat Returns Preparation
Payments to the National Insurance Board and Board of Inland Revenue
Filling of Pre and Post Incorporation Documents at Min of Legal Affairs
Fixed Asset Register – formation and updates
Stock Counts at Client location or at Office
Visits to client’s place of business for Data collection or to complete work assigned
Filling – Maintain accurate data filling for each company
Any other accounting duties
Administrative duties:
Answers telephones, routes calls, takes messages, and provides general information; greets and directs visitors; answers routine inquiries.
Assist in Proposals Writing
Letter Writing
Solicit and submit Tenders
Establishes, maintains, processes, and/or updates files, records, and other documents.
Schedules appointments, meetings, and conferences
Orders, stocks, and/or distributes office supplies.
Perform other related duties.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREINCE:
Bachelor’s degree preferred in Accounting/Finance; significant work experience can substitute for the degree.
Five (5) O’ Levels including Mathematics and English
At least 2 years’ experience with accounting
Proficient using the latest versions of Peachtree or QuickBooks Accounting Software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and mail merges; email and web searches.
