Accounting Assistant

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Job ID: 123053
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Posted: 06.11.2025

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Occupations:

Accounting-Finance : General-Other: Accounting-Finance

Job Description:

Job Title: Accounting Assistant

Job Category: Professional

Location: Head Office

Department: Finance

Level/Salary Range: Professional

Position Type: Permanent

Reports to: Senior Accountant

Direct reports: None

Job Brief:
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:
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.

 
Financial Reporting

• 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.

 
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.