Assistant Accountant
Job purpose
Assist in preparing, recording, reconciling, and analysing general payments efficiently, in a timely manner and quality standards as per the defined policies and procedures to achieve departmental operational plans and developments.
Functional responsibilities
Financial record keeping:
Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
Record financial transactions, including purchases, expenses, sales, and receipts.
Ensure adherence to accounting principles and company policies.
Bookkeeping:
Handle day-to-day bookkeeping tasks, such as journal entries and reconciliations.
Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Process and verify invoices.
Financial reporting:
Prepare financial statements (profit and loss statements, balance sheets, etc.) on a regular basis.
Generate financial reports for management and other stakeholders.
Assist in the analysis of financial data and trends.
Budgeting and forecasting:
Contribute to the development and monitoring of budgets.
Assist in forecasting future financial trends.
Audit support:
Collaborate with internal and external auditors during financial audits.
Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Tax compliance:
Prepare and submit tax returns.
Stay informed about changes in tax regulations and compliance requirements.
Financial analysis:
Analyze financial data to identify trends and anomalies.
Provide insights and recommendations to improve financial performance.
Process improvement:
Identify opportunities for process improvement in financial and accounting procedures.
Implement efficient and effective accounting practices.
Communication:
Collaborate with other departments to gather financial information.
Communicate financial information to internal stakeholders.
Software proficiency:
Utilize accounting software and ERP systems proficiently.
Compliance:
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and procedures.
General responsibilities
HR proficiency:
Ability to obtain updated soft and technical skills related to the job.
Delivery:
Perform the planned activities to meet the operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
Provide a periodic report formatted by detailing the deviation and execution of planned tasks.
Problem-solving:
Solve any related problems that arise and escalate any complex operational issues.
Quality:
Ensure quality requirements to develop effective quality control and processes including specifications for products or processes or related activities.
Business process improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.
Compliance:
Comply with related policy and procedures and work instructions.
Health, safety, and environment:
Ensure compliance of relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined area of work activity to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products/services.
Qualification
Diploma in Accounting and Finance or any relevant field
Experience
2 to 4 years
Skills
Accounting methods
Accounting principles
Accounting systems