Assistant Accountant
- Moka
- Not disclosed
- Permanent
- Added 27/03/2024
- Closing 10/04/2024
We are looking for a dynamic Assistant Accountant to join our Team at our Head Office at Mapou.
Overview of role:
The Assistant Accountant will assist the Accountant in achieving accurate and timely accounting information, sound financial controls and financial processes improvements.
Main Responsibilties:
- Maintain company ledgers and daily financial transactions.
- Collaborate with superiod and other team members to successfully execute various accounting tasks
- Verify financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriate
- Prepare VAT and TDS return on a monthly basis or as and when required.
- Complete financial reports on a regular basis and provide information to the finance team
- Reconciliation of direct debtors where required
- Follow up with suppliers and perform reconciliation of suppliers statement of accounts with system
- Input all relevant bills on system
- Perform accurate accounting for depreciation, accruals, prepayments and payroll purposes
- Participate in inventory stock take and PPE physical check
- Ensure proper reconciliation of intercompany balances and transactions made on a regular basis.
- Record and update Fixed Asset register and prepayments
- Prepare and completing bank reconciliations as requested by superior
- Update on system for interco invoices and recharges
- Assist Superior for preparation and finalisation of accounts on a monthly basis, forecast on a quarterly basis and budget on a yearly basis.
- Process of bank statement (Credit Cards/Cash/Cheque collection)
- Assist in the preparation of monthly / quarterly summary analysis and statistics related to financial aspect
- Liaise with different departments for any expenses incurred to ensure proper recording are done accurately (bills/payments)
- Track all relevant payments and follow up for signatures
- Ensure that payments have been properly despatched on time and accurate filing done
- Prepare schedules for external and/ or internal auditors
- Follow up and update reports requested by superior.
- Take minutes in meetings and other administrative duties
- Participate in special projects as deemed necessary
- Assist superior / Accountant to implement SOPs & Audit file
- Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures at all times
- Take part in training and implement accordingly
- Conduct and ensure that employees receive adequate and satisfactory on-the-job training
- Keep his superior informed about all unusual matters concerning any plans affecting his/her area
- Ensure that discipline prevails within the team and communicate any disciplinary issues to superior / HR Manager
- Play an active role in the team
- Assist in the building of an efficient team by taking interest in the welfare, safety and development
- Establish and maintain effective employee relations
- Ensure respective TMs are operating as per S&H regulations and policies
Candidate's Profile:
- Higher School Certificate with Accounting at “A” Level or equivalent
- Diploma / Degree in Accounting/Finance from a recognised institution or ACCA Level 2 would be an advantage.
- 1 - 2 years working experience in financial and accounting environment (experience in the hospitality sector will be a plus)
- Fluent both in English and French