Assistant Accountant at Mission for Essential Drugs and Supplies (MEDS)

The position will report to the Senior Accountant and is responsible for managing laboratory debtors’ and creditors’ accounts and general ledger postings

Job Responsibilities

• Process timely payments to suppliers to minimize supply chain disruptions and build trustworthy partnerships, ensuring that vendors are paid according to agreed terms
• Post invoices and reconcile accounts payable by matching the amounts owed to vendors and suppliers with the accounts payable balance, safeguarding the company against overpayments and fraudulent charges, and maintaining the integrity of financial reports
• Invoice laboratory and training orders to accurately record revenue for tax filings and demonstrate the client's obligation to pay for goods and services, contributing to the smooth operation of the organization and the accuracy of financial statements
• Reconcile administrative supplier accounts with sub-ledgers and general ledgers quarterly to verify financial record accuracy.
• Maintain effective communication with suppliers to manage relationships and address any issues.
• Post suppliers’ invoices and reconcile purchase prices and warehouse variances to correct discrepancies between LPO and invoice prices.
• Process supplier payments to maintain timely and accurate financial transactions.
• Adjust entries in payable suspense accounts against related sub-ledgers to correct discrepancies.
• Generate invoices for laboratory orders to accurately capture and bill for revenue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Business Administration or related field and Certified Public Accountant Part 2 OR Certified Public Accountant Part 3 (Finalist) or equivalent
• At least one year of experience in accounting
• Technical competencies; Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); data entry and data analysis skills, experience with ERP systems; spreadsheet proficiency, including Microsoft Excel, Record management skills
• Behavioral competencies: Communication, problem-solving skills, high level of integrity, keen to details, self-driven and interpersonal skills