Assistant Accountant

• Complete daily
  bank and cash office imports, allocations and reconciliations.
  
• Process
  invoices, journals and adjustments, ensuring valid supporting documents are
  obtained and filed.
  
• Prepare
  supplier, VAT and non -complex balance sheet reconciliations and clear
  reconciling items within deadlines.
  
• Investigate
  differences between operational and accounting systems, report exceptions and
  follow through to resolution.
  
• Support
  month -end, year -end, audit and tax submissions, including payroll -related tax
  where required.
  
• Maintain fixed
  asset information and identify items to be capitalized.
  
• Work with
  finance, audit, operations, tax consultants and Treasury on information
  requests, payments and exceptions.
  
• Support
  continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.
  
  

Requirements

Essential

• Diploma or
  Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related field.
  
• Minimum 3 years'
  experience in an accounting or bookkeeping environment.
  
• Experience in
  high -volume reconciliations and transaction processing.
  
• Working
  knowledge of accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, SAP, Oracle or a similar
  ERP.
  
• Advanced
  Microsoft Excel skills are non -negotiable.
  
• Understanding of
  VAT, supporting documentation requirements and financial controls.
  
• Strong attention
  to detail, accuracy and ability to meet strict deadlines.
  
• Analytical and
  problem -solving ability, with confidence to investigate and resolve exceptions.
  
• Good written and
  verbal English communication skills, with the ability to work with finance and
  operations.
  
• High level of
  integrity, confidentiality and ability to work under pressure.
  

Advantageous

• Exposure to cash
  office, multi -currency, cross -border or Sub -Saharan Africa operations.
  
• Experience
  supporting tax consultants, auditors or statutory submissions.