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Job Description

Mac Staffing Solutions Limited (MSS) is URGENTLY seeking for a qualified and experienced ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT.

Position Purpose:

The primary role of the ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT will be to provide timeous, relevant and accurate accounts payable & cashbook information and accounting services to ensure efficient functioning of business activities

Key Accountabilities:

• Filing of statutory returns PAYE, NHIS, NAPSA,WC, VAT
• Raising customer invoices
• Capture all supplier invoices in SAGE before payment runs
• Monthly reconciliation of supplier accounts captured in Sage and submittal of reconciliation to Accountant
• Weekly update of invoice register
• Filing of all supplier documents & other monthly expenditure reports
• Prepare cash balances report before payment runs
• Process supplier payments to cashbook
• Prepare and complete all bank reconciliations (Reconciliation between Bank, cashbook and general ledger)
• Ensure that all cashbook entries are posted through to the general ledger
• Ensure that all petty cash floats are properly reimbursed and expensedEnsure that all relevant documentation (receipts of payments) are valid and complet
• Capture all petty cash expense entries and reimbursements in the system
• Regularly inform Accountant of monthly expenses through petty cash
• Ensure that all relevant expenditure are captured and posted in the system (Cashbook, Petty Cash, supplier Expenditure, etc) as prescribed by Accountant
• Assist the Accountant with annual external audit

Required Qualifications & Experience:

• ACCA Level 2 or Equivalent.
• Working knowledge of SAGE 50
• 2 – 3 years accounting experience in Accounting/Finance role
• Computer literacy
• Good communication skills
• Good time management ability
• Must have experience in Reconciliation and Audit background (1-2 years)
• Demonstrate effective people and team work skills