Key Responsibilities
- Financial Record Management: Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including sales, purchases, and expenses.
- Transaction Processing: Process invoices, verify payments, and ensure timely payments to suppliers while monitoring customer accounts and following up on outstanding payments.
- Report Preparation: Assist in preparing financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements, and help with budget preparations by gathering financial data and analyzing past performance.
- Administrative Support: Provide clerical support, including data entry, filing, and handling communications with clients and vendors regarding financial matters.
- Collaboration: Work closely with accountants and other financial staff to compile and analyze data, support audits, and resolve discrepancies.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Educational Background: A diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred, or equivalent experience in a similar role.
- Accounting Knowledge: Familiarity with basic bookkeeping and accounting principles, as well as experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or Xero).
- Attention to Detail: High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in managing financial data and transactions.
- Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Communication Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients, suppliers, and team members.
This position serves as a foundational role in the accounting field, providing opportunities for career advancement into more senior accounting positions with further experience and qualifications.