Account Assistant at Imisi Partners

JOB DESCRIPTION
As an Account Assistant you will work within an organisation’s Accounting department. The role involves assisting accounting officials/senior management in the maintenance, reporting and management of the company’s finances. You will provide administrative support and may also advise senior Accountants in relation to the company’s overall accounting process. In all probability, you will be working under a senior Accountant or someone in a similar position of authority within the firm.

Accounting Assistant Job Duties:

• Management of petty cash transactions.
• Controlling credit and ensuring debtors pay on time.
• Reconciliation of direct debits and finance accounts.
• Ensuring all payments amounts & records are accurate.
• Preparation of statutory accounts.
• Working with journals, sales & purchase ledgers and spreadsheets.
• Enter and code financial transactions appropriately
• Process payments as well as documents like invoices
• Reconcile invoices received with departmental billings
• Issue invoices to customers based on services rendered
• Make and track payments
• Review employee expenses and make reimbursements
• Make bank deposits and keep up records
• Track expenses as they relate to specific projects and jobs
• Validate invoices against items or services received
• Check all financial transactions for accuracy
• Once you gain some experience, you may be given more complex tasks such as:
• Planning and budget control.
• Assisting qualified Accountants with audits.
• Preparation of financial reports.
• Key data into company accounting system

Accounting Assistant Skills and Qualifications:
Experience with bookkeeping practices, Knowledge of accounting terminology, Experience with accounting systems, Understanding of filing systems, Mathematical skills, Administrative skills, Organisational skills, Attention to detail, Analytical skills, Knowledge of accountant rules and legislation, Ability to detect inconsistencies, Prioritisation skills, Communication skills, Typing skills, Data entry, Training in accounting software, 2-3 years’ experience in accounting or related field preferred.