The Accounts Clerk supports daily accounting operations and ensures accurate inventory tracking. The role includes bookkeeping, invoice processing, costing, stock monitoring, and maintaining organised financial and inventory records.
A. Accounting Duties
- Prepare and record supplier invoices, receipts and payments.
- Assist in updating the accounting system with timely and accurate data.
- Follow up with suppliers regarding statements, outstanding invoices, or discrepancies.
- Prepare Final Costing for all imported and locally purchased items, ensuring that all related expenses (freight, transport, customs duties, clearing fees, and any additional charges) are correctly allocated.
- Maintain proper filing of accounting documents (both digital and physical).
- Support the Finance Manager with year-end audit requirements.
B. Inventory & Stock Control Duties
- Maintain and update stock records for all equipment, spare parts, and consumables.
- Record stock movement: incoming and outgoing deliveries, returns, on loan, and disposals.
- Perform monthly stock checks and report any discrepancies.
- Assist in stock verification during annual or mid-year audits.
- Ensure proper labelling, organisation, and storage of items in collaboration with the operations team.
- Ensure inventory records align with financial data and support accurate reporting.
C. Administrative Support
- Provide general administrative support as required.