Accounts Assistant at Management Alternatives Limited

Reference Code: MAL/MTN ENTERPRISE SME-ENSDC/AA009
Location: Enugu
Department: Finance
Reports to: Chief Accountant

Summary

• Under the supervision of the Chief Accountant, Accounts Assistant will assist the Accounts Manager in managing the financial resources of the Organization in accordance with the accounting principles and financial regulations of the Organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Posting of receipts generated by the Cashier
• Vouching of Invoices and other payable claims
• Oversee the administration of Petty Cash and all disbursements
• Coding of vouchers & reclassification of wrongly coded transactions
• Monitoring prompt and accurate posting
• Ensure daily reconciliation of accounts
• Liase with store and inventory control officer to ensure a balance in stock against cash remitted daily
• Monitor the implementation open purchase orders
• Maintain imprest/petty cash account
• Preparation of Tax schedules (WHT - State & Federal and VAT) for remittance
• Monthly reconciliation of Ledgers balances to the Trial balance
• Keep record of transfer of material in store
• Timely reconciliation of accounts
• Daily storage key data of financial transactions in database
• Track and restore accounting or documentation problems and discrepancies
• Compile reports/summaries on activities

Education Qualifications, Experience, Skills, and Competencies

• A First degree in Accounting or related field
• 3-5years relevant work experience.
• Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of accounting principles, theories, practices, and terminology
• Excellent communication skills, including interpersonal skills, and should communicate well in written and oral English.
• Must be able to use accounting software
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Must posses great attention to details
• Must be tolerant, respectful, and sensitive
• Must have the ability to work in a civil and cordial manner with people