Assistant Accountant at HJF Medical Research International

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Assistant Accountant will Prepare and submit returns; process payments and update financial accounting records in compliance with HJFMRI Policies and regulatory requirements.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain cash office and staff advances disbursements according to HJFMRI policies
• Initiate transactions on mobile cash transfer platforms
• Ensure monthly reconciliation and liquidation of balance sheet accounts
• In charge of accounts receivables.
• Compile supports for liquidation of prepayments.
• Ensure that all payment packages are fully supported and that the International accounting data standards are followed when entering the data in the accounting system.
• Ensure all payment vouchers are duly stamped as per process requirement.
• Compile monthly expense package.
• Maintain physical and electronic filing for accounting documents
• Perform any other relevant duties as maybe assigned.

Qualifications and requirements:

• Diploma in Accountancy, Business Administration/Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of CPA part II qualification.
• Knowledge of acceptable accounting and bookkeeping principles and procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• At least 2 years’ experience in accounting position
• Experience working with quick books is an added advantage.
• Good communication skills; attention to detail and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent in reporting skills; and ability to comprehend and analyze data. Terms of Employment: 1-year renewable contract.
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  The first three months will be probation period.