Accounts Assistant at Proctor and Allan (EA) Ltd

Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant Job

• Manage petty cash in terms of issuance, reimbursement and reconciliation
• Updating the cheque register one petty cash is done.
• Preparing an aging analysis and follow it up with Sales representatives
• Updating the cheque register for any banking
• Filing the general correspondence with the customers
• Assist in preparation of Utility Payments.
• Assist in the preparation of the financial statements working schedules in accruals which are required for the company and statutory reporting.
• Ensure that the trial balance and the Customers listing/Ageing balances are always in agreement and has no un-reconciling items and all balances are properly accounted for.
• Ensure accuracy, integrity and validity of all transaction entries in the ledgers
• Pass correct accrual journals for all expenses.
• Preparation of monthly debtors reconciliation schedule reconciling the balance sheet accounts with the listing.
• Assist in management accounts preparation by accrual schedule, give the accountant to post petty cash vouchers in the system in time.
• Review of internal controls in accounts receivables and petty cash with the Finance Manager and suggest improvements.
• Preparation of Audit schedules for both internal and external financial audits in regards to debtors and petty cash transactions.
• Ensure the company financial and statutory procedures and regulations on reporting are followed.

Qualifications for the Accounts Assistant Job

• Degree in Business/Commerce/Accounting
• 2 years’ experience in a senior or similar position within a large manufacturing industry.
• Must have high integrity, professionalism, can work with minimal supervision, multi-task and work to meet deadlines.