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Accounts Assistant

Employer
Ghanajob.com
Location
Greater Accra, Ghana
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
Apr 3, 2021

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Job Role
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Finance
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
We are recruiting an Accounts Assistant.

Duties:
  • To manage day to day operations of the accounts department
  • To manage accounts payable (bill payments, salaries, petty cash etc.) and receivable through cash / cheque / voucher in a timely manner
  • To establish and maintain fiscal files and records to document transactions
  • To maintain and reconcile cash / financial accounts
  • To maintain spreadsheets for monitoring and analyzing accounting data and prepare financial reports
  • To prepare table of accounts, assign entries to proper accounts to ensure proper accounting methods, principles and policies are being followed
  • To enforce credit control
  • To complete and coordinate annual audits and provide recommendations for improving procedures and systems for initiating corrective actions
  • To allocate cash to different departments / divisions and ensure that the direct staff complies with it
  • 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.

  • Competencies
  • Educational Qualification Required- diploma, HND, degree in accounting or related field
  • Minimum Experience Required: 2-3 Years
  • Excellent organization and administrative skills with attention to detail
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of the accounting principles, practices, standards and laws & regulations
  • Thorough working knowledge of MS Office and accounting software & databases
  • Proficiency in analyzing and manipulating huge volume of data

  • Location: Kwashiman, Accra

    Closing Date: 03 April, 2021
    Job category : Accounting, controlling, finance Industries : Advice, audit, accounting Employment type : Permanent contract City : Accra Experience level : 2 to 5 years Educational level : HND Spoken language : english›native Number of Position(s) : 1

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