Overview
A reputable company in Accra is urgently looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Account assistant/ bookkeeper to join its small but dynamic team.
Role Summary:
The Accounts Assistant will be a part of a dynamic and fluid finance team. The successful candidate will have the ability to be flexible and step in various capacities when required; this will involve covering various ad hoc duties within the Finance function.
Key Responsibilities
- Purchase ledger – Issuing and processing purchase invoices/ Credit notes and reconciling the ledger.
- Sales Ledger – ensure all approved sales invoices are raised and processed in SAGE Pastel accurately and in a timely manner.
- Daily reconciliation of bank and Petty cash account(s), including posting to Sage
- Daily/weekly payment collections and processing
- Process sales and intercompany invoices.
- Supporting the team with reconciliations and ad hoc tasks that will assist with the preparation of management accounts
- Preparation and input of journals
- Liaising with the operations department on any queries that may arise
- Dealing with queries from suppliers and clients
- Provide reports to assist with the audit of data held
Experience
- Previous accounting/bookkeeping experience of at least 2 years
- At least an intermediate level of Excel
- Experience with SAGE Pastel software is an advantage
- Ideally AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians qualified), Degree in Accounting degree or equivalent