Finance Assistant at AMSCO (African Management Services Company)

Job description

Main Responsibilities:

• Operations:
  • Filing of tax returns and statutory deductions on monthly basis i.e. VAT, Withholding tax etc.
  • Keep records and undertake data capture for income and expenditure
  • Maintain individual GL accounts and ensuring authenticity of data
  • Keep imprest and related expenditure vouchers and ensure approval as per authority and designated AMSCO staff
  • Prepare payments and settlements ensuring they are supported by appropriate documentary evidence
  • Maintain proper debtors and creditors statements and schedules
  • Maintenance of proper financial transaction documentations
• Procurement systems support:
  • Ensuring proper procurement documentation and process is followed

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge:

• Bachelor of Commerce degree from a recognized University
• Professional accounting qualification – CPA, ACCA
• A sound knowledge of financial principles – IFRS
• Knowledge of Tax elements in East Africa
• Proficient with automated financial management system is required i.e. Pastel
• Proficient with MS office, especially advanced excel and able to deal with complicated worksheets

Experience required:

• Proven experience in filling tax returns and statutory deductions is required
• Proven experience in performing operations of a busy finance department.
• A minimum of 2-3 years relevant experience in similar environment
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Proven experience in operating an automated financial management systems – Pastel