Assistant Accountant

To perform this job successfully, the incumbent must be technically competent in the full range of Finance functions. The job holder must act with integrity and strictly adhere to all accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls as he/she performs or oversees the execution of the undermentioned duties:
* Assists in producing monthly management accounts, according to the established schedules and standards.
* Verifies the daily bank balances and ensures the bank reconciliations are prepared and accurately reflect all banking transactions for all operating accounts.
* Provides Administrative support in the preparation of the annual budget.
* Facilitates a seamless audit process by implementing and maintaining effective check-back mechanisms which ensures that transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger and sub-ledgers. This also includes but is not limited to maintaining an audit file regarding reconciliation issues/matters and assisting in the preparation of the year-end audit working papers.
* Recommends and assists in the formulation and implementation of best in class policies, procedures and systems to promote the Company's financial health and overall effectiveness.
* Responds to or provides guidance to support staff to ensure all discrepancies and queries for staff and clients are addressed in a manner that promotes excellent internal and external customer relationships.
* Provides supervisory support to the team by reviewing staff performance to identify strategies for gap closure and personnel development. This includes providing technical support, training and guidance to facilitate the day to day execution of the team's functions, coaching and mentoring staff to ensure growth and development to achieve department objectives and treating with all disciplinary matters including recommending appropriate disciplinary action.
* Maintains Fixed Asset Register and related movements on monthly basis.
* Monitors the AP and AR systems to mitigate incidences of non/late collection of receivables and untimely payments.
* Prepares, reviews and posts general journals as required.
* Signs-off and balances daily receipts; performs reconciliation with the Information System.
* Maintains oversight and custodianship of petty cash float; administers and reconciles all petty cash transactions on a monthly basis.
* Initiates ACH online payments.
* Reviews and posts all incoming/outgoing payments into the Accounting System.
* Prepares all statutory payments such as VAT, NIS, PAYE.
* Performs reconciliations on all assigned General Ledger accounts.
Education & Experience
* Professional Accounting designation (ACCA, CGA, CMA, CPA) - Level 2 or equivalent
* A first degree in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline from a recognised, accredited institution will be considered an asset
* A minimum of five (5) years similar working experience in an Accounting/Finance Department
* Knowledge of general accounting practices
* Experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with particular emphasis on Word, Excel & Outlook
* Experience in performing bank reconciliations
* Experience in Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable
* Proficiency using Accounting systems such as Peachtree, QuickBooks
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those favourably considered will be contacted.

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