Accounting Assistant

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Job ID: 121793
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Posted: 05.07.2025

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Occupations:

Accounting-Finance : General-Other: Accounting-Finance

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Accounting Assistant

JOB SUMMARY
The Accounting Assistant will support the Finance Department in executing core transactional and operational functions to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The individual will assist in day-to-day accounting processes such as bank reconciliations, journal postings, Instaloan reporting, and reconciliation of loan accounts. This role plays a vital part in the preparation of audit schedules, cheque processing, and clearing suspense accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Financial Oversight
   • Process and upload Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment files.
   • Prepare and post journal entries for various transactions. ▪ Assist in cheque processing and ensure timely disbursement.
   • Manage day-to-day cash transactions and support cash flow monitoring.
   • Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
   • Review and clear suspense accounts accurately and on time.
   • Reconciliation of loan schedules for Financial Reporting.
   • Assist in Instaloan reporting and related reconciliations.
2. ▪ Prepare accounting schedules for Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss accounts.
   • Provide timely and accurate updates to internal financial reporting schedules.
   • Contribute to the month-end closing process by compiling relevant data and support files.
3. Audit Support
   • Compile and update audit schedules for expense and balance sheet accounts.
   • Assist internal and external auditors with documentation requests.
   • Address audit queries and assist in implementing corrective measures.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Accounting qualification such as CAT, AAT, or relevant accounting certification (or actively pursuing ACCA Level 1 or 2)combined with \
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in Accounting, Finance Operations, or Audit support.
• Experience in financial institutions would be an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, accounting systems and software.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent numeracy and reconciliation capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
• Trustworthy with a high degree of integrity and confidentiality. 

Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

• Accounting qualification such as CAT, AAT, or relevant accounting certification (or actively pursuing ACCA Level 1 or 2)combined with \
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years’ experience in Accounting, Finance Operations, or Audit support.
• Experience in financial institutions would be an asset.