The Assistant Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance department in maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring timely reconciliations, assisting in financial reporting, supporting statutory compliance, and strengthening internal financial controls. The role requires high accuracy, strong analytical ability, confidentiality, and adherence to financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Records Management

• Maintain accurate accounting records and ledgers
• Post daily transactions into the accounting system
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records

Accounts Payable Management

• Process supplier invoices and payment vouchers
• Prepare payment schedules
• Reconcile supplier statements

Accounts Receivable Management

• Post customer payments and receipts
• Reconcile customer accounts
• Monitor outstanding balances and support collections

Bank & Cash Reconciliations

• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Monitor and reconcile petty cash
• Investigate and resolve variances promptly

 Financial Reporting Support

• Assist in preparation of monthly financial reports
• Support budget tracking and variance analysis
• Provide accurate data for management reporting

Statutory & Tax Compliance

• Assist in preparation of VAT, PAYE, withholding tax schedules
• Support timely statutory remittances
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations

Audit & Internal Control Support

• Prepare audit schedules and documentation
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures

Expense & Cost Control

• Monitor expense allocations
• Track budget utilization
• Identify discrepancies and escalate where necessary

Qualification

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA Part II or above (or equivalent professional qualification in progress)
• 2–3 years’ experience in an accounting role
• Experience in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of financial reporting and statutory compliance