Assistant Accountant

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Supporting the finance department, accountant, and management team by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks. Preparing budgets, maintaining reports, and completing basic bookkeeping and accounting duties for the company.

• Ensure appropriate accounting policies are applied during the preparation of yearly budgets
• Supervise daily operations within the scope of accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Authorize and oversee the processing of pre-requisition order within set standards
• Collaborate with accounts and finance manager to ensure smooth running of an organization’s accounts department
• Assist accounting managers in the preparation of annual budgets and income-expenditure patterns
• Oversee the collection, deposit, and reconciliation of bank funds and accounts
• Ensure timely preparation and submission of VAT and other tax returns
• Provide customer support services and assist in the resolution of client complaints or problems
• Maintain useful financial information regarding projected outturns and budget variances
• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting standards and audit practices
• Conduct monthly management checks and regular housekeeping activities in order to maintain an efficient financial system
• Prepare and present regular accounting reports to the management accountant to update them on company financial progress
• Ensure accruals and prepayment concepts are applied to processed transactions
• Process payments and financial documents such as invoices, statements, and vouchers.

Requirements – Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge

• Education and Training: To become an entry level assistant accountant, you require a high school diploma and a few years of experience as a bookkeeper. Higher levels of accounting assistance on the other hand require an Associate’s degree and up to 4 years of experience in an accounting field
• Analytical Skills: Assistant accountants are able to conduct audits to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial documents
• Interpersonal Skills: They are adept at working with accounting managers and a team of finance professionals to achieve a common objective
• Bookkeeping Skills: They are skilled in preparing and maintaining accurate accounts documents.