ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

Job description

1.      Daily bank reconciliations

2.      Preparation of payment documents for all payments i.e. PV, GRV, Invoice, Purchase/Payment Request.

3.      Reconciliation of actual Receipts to Sales in Sales receipts control accounts for each store in Pastel in conjunction with daily cash-up reconciliations.

4.      Conduct account reconciliations to legers where required, to satisfaction of ACCOUNTANT

5.      Provide necessary Financial Reports and assist ACCOUNTANT in preparation of Financial reports

6.      Preparation of payment documents for all payments i.e. PV, GRV, Invoice, Purchase/Payment Request etc.

Among other duties.

REQUIREMENTS

Education & Professional Certification

·      Qualification: Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or intermediate level ACCA / CIMA / ZICA).

·      Professional Membership: Registered member of the relevant accounting professional body (e.g., ZICA).

Work Experience

·      Reconciliation & Bookkeeping: 2–3 years of hands-on experience in daily high-volume bank, card/swipe, cash-up, and merchant reconciliations.

Technical & Operational Skills

·      Pastel Accounting: Proficient in Sage Pastel Accounting.

·      Microsoft Excel: Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

Key Competencies

·      Analytical Precision: High attention to detail.

·      Proactive Follow-up: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

·      Deadline Management: Ability to manage tight daily and monthly closing timelines consistently.