Accounts AssistantKabulonga, Lusaka | Job ID 73544

Responsibilities

• Assist with processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines.
• Monthly closure of assigned GLs and sub-ledger within deadlines. Post all journal s and accruals to ensure all business transactions are recorded.
• Reviewing Balance Sheet Accounts and understanding the making up of GL balances.
• Update accounts receivable and issue invoices.  Pro-actively follow up with customers on overdue invoices and resolves disputes.
• Ensure good hygiene of sub-ledger accounts are updated with entries processed matched timely.
• Perform a weekly receivables age analysis with status updates on long overdue invoices. Monthly reconciliation of sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Ensure all bank transactions are processed and matched in the ERP system on a weekly basic.
• Process payments received from customers promptly.
• Ensure prompt reconciliation and reimbursement of petty cash.
• Responsible for inter-company accounts receivables balance confirmations within group reporting deadlines.
• Prepare account reconciliations (cash, liabilities, receivables, fixed assets) and supporting sub-ledgers. Investigate and resolve account reconciling items.
• Update financial data in the ERP system to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed.
• Assist with reviewing of expenses as assigned.
• Preparation of audit schedules and work closely with the internal or external auditors to ensure the completion of a timely audit.
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures.
• Interact with colleagues on a daily basis and assists on special projects.
• Proper and timely filling of all documentation to ensure easy access by all team members.

Competencies

• Health and safety
• Strong communication
• Team Spirit
• Customer focus
• Analytical Thinking
• Professionalism
• Consistent professional improvement
• Leadership

Have we awoken your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your online application. If you have any questions, please contact Kalengo Phiri.

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