Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Job Title:           Assistant Accountant

Department:    Finance Department

Reports To:       Accountant-Accounts Payables

Liaises With:     Accounts & Procurement department

JOB Purpose:

Supplier payment, Maintain books of accounts, Cash Management, Stock Management, Accounts reconciliation, Credit control

1. Main Duties and Responsibilities:
2. Reconcile bank statements and prepare weekly and monthly reports.
3. Maintain account records for the company.

• Work with sense of urgency to support the accountant by preparing the creditor’s aging analysis and reconciling the creditor’s ledger with suppliers’ statements.

1. Liaise with the supervisor to identify and implement process improvements and documentation updates that will eliminate manual processes.
2. Review and map local trial balances to a consolidated ledger for upload into the company’s ERP system.
3. Perform reconciliations between the ERP System and the company sub-systems.

• Manage daily financial activities such as cash management and asset management.
• Assist in interim and annual audits to ensure information is being properly communicated and deadlines are met.

1. Prepare monthly tax returns.
2. Prepare statutory deductions and check off deductions for remittance within the specified time.
3. Review accounting records for accuracy and completeness.

• Maintain an accurate and updated inventory of company assets and stocks.
• Accounts receivables roles that include invoice preparation, booking receipts, account reconciliation and sharing customer statements.
• Assume responsibilities for other accountants in their absence.

2. Qualifications and Requirements
3. Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Accounts/ Finance or equivalent qualifications.
4. Attainment of CPA section IV and above is an added advantage.

• Minimum of 3 years accounting experience.

1. Basic knowledge of the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, GAAP.
2. Competency in ERP Systems and Microsoft Excel. Preferably SAP
3. Good acumen for problem solving.

• Strong analytical skills, with emphasis on attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize a demanding workload and meet targets.

1. Ability to work well in a team-oriented and collaborative environment.
2. Good numeracy skills.
3. Detail-oriented, with the ability to self-review.

• Excellent organization and communication skills.

How to Apply

Send your updated CV to recruitment@sheerlogicltd.com on or before 15/02/2025.

Kindly indicate the job title in the subject line:   ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT.

(Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.)