Job Description

A leading company in the security industry is searching for a well-organized, dependable and reliable Accounting Assistant to join the team.
To be successful, you should demonstrate strong accounting skills. As an Accounting Assistant, you should be able to use a wide range of resources to solve problems and feel comfortable working alone and in a team.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities
• Budgeting, forecasts and cash flow management.
• Managing cost containment within the company
• Maintaining the general ledger and review.
• Recommend financial actions by analyzing accounting options.
• Summarize current financial status by collecting information; preparing management accounts, financial statements, and other reports.
• Substantiate financial transactions by auditing documents.
• Maintain accounting controls and financial security by preparing and recommending policies and procedures for internal control and corporate governance.
• Guide accounting clerical staff by delegation and coordinating activities.
• Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
• Secure financial information by ensuring data backups.
• Research and interpret accounting policies and regulations.
• Ensure the company’s compliance with state and tax regulations by enforcing adherence to requirements, studying existing and new regulations, and advising directors on actions required.
• Prepare special financial reports as required by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping financial information confidential

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree in Accounting from a reputable institution.
• ACCA/ CIMA Diploma or any additional certificate in the related field is an added advantage.
• 2-3 years relevant experience in a reputable services organization.
• Thorough Pastel knowledge and experience
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent Microsoft skills.

How to Apply

In return the company offers a competitive package commensurate with the position which will be disclosed only to shortlisted candidates. Interested applicants that meet the above specifications may submit their CVs via email to [email protected] not later than the 19th of April 2024, indicating the position being applied for in the subject line.