Assistant Accountant

Job description

Responsible for the preparation the monthly payroll journals, depreciation journals, prepayments and accruals journals and all such journals are signed off and approved prior to posting and updating in the pastel system
Ensures that all postings and updating of sage online of transactions are accurate, posted to correct account codes or relevant expenses line and a project has been properly assigned
Statutory Returns

Responsible for the submission of the monthly VAT returns, WHT returns, quarterly provisional tax returns, National Health Insurance, Personal Levy and NAPSA returns to the relevant tax authorities and other statutory bodies to avoid penalties and charges. All tax returns must be supported by receipts and or acknowledgement from the authorities and properly filled.

Annual Audit and Report

Actively participate in the annual audit preparation by assisting FM with the preparation of audit schedules and annual reports as required by the statutory auditors.

Education & Experience

Degree in Accounts/Diploma/Licentiate level of the ZICA accountancy qualifications grading.

Member of ZICA
Three (3) years or more experience in a similar position
Experience of administration and office related skills.
Focussed individual with the capacity to plan and manage a multiple deadline working environment.
Demonstrable experience in checking and verifying reports.
Good team worker.
Good communication skills
Proactive and able to take initiative
Fluency in English, written and spoken