ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Job Description

Accounting Assistant is the first point of call for all finance transactions that feed into financial statements and management accounts. Checking of all transactions is handled by the Accounting Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

 Manages stock and prepares stock reconciliations
 Supervises debtors/creditors reconciliations
 Coordinates creditors payments and remittance advices
 Assists in preparation of monthly management reports
 Prepares general ledger reconciliations
 Prepares and Clears Inter Company Reconciliations
 Compiles VAT schedules & returns
 Initiates and Posts payroll related journals & reconciliations
 Assists in debt collection
 Assists in internal audit and external audit.
 Conducts risk assessment and mitigation
 Supervises and develops subordinates by setting performance targets and identifying training needs.
 Ensures all employees in the section have signed job descriptions and performance contracts.
 Conducts staff appraisals/evaluations quarterly/annually using the Integrated Results Based Management (IRBM) system for subordinates.
 Manages the budget.
 Adheres to and ensures adherence to safety, health and environment regulations and standard procedures
 Performs any other work related duties as assigned by the Superior.

Qualifications and Experience

 5 “O” levels including English Language and Mathematics/Accounts.
 Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent.
 A professional qualification in Accounting is an added advantage
 At least 2 years’ relevant experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
 Ability to work under pressure with minimum supervision
 Excellent in figures
 High degree of accuracy
 Proficiency in SAP an added advantage
 Strong interpersonal and communication skills
 Excellent customer care
 Honest, mature and confidential
 Sense of urgency

How to Apply

Interested candidates to send their Applications and a detailed Curriculum Vitae to recruitment@sfi.co.zw with the position being applied for clearly stated on the subject matter not later than 22 November 2022.

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