OVERVIEW

Tears Investments invites suitably qualified and experienced candidates to apply for the position of Accounts Assistant.

JOB DESCRIPTION

We are seeking a qualified and motivated Accountant to support effective financial management and accountability of company. Accounts Assistant will play a key role in ensuring proper record keeping, payment processing, reporting, and compliance with organizational financial procedures.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties, among others:

Financial Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Record daily transactions including receipts, payments, and invoices.
• Ensure proper filling and documentation of all financial records.
• Prepare and process payments (cash, bank transfers, cheques).
• Verify supporting documentation before payments are made.
• Ensure all payments are properly authorized.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide financial summaries for management.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure timely reconciliations.
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with government financial regulations.
• Support audit processes and provide required documentation.

Payroll Support

• Assist in processing salaries and staff allowances.
• Ensure correct deductions (tax and benefits) are applied.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Supporting statutory compliance including VAT, PAYE, and other taxes.

Qualifications and Experience

• ICAM Diploma in Accounting or related field.
• At least two (2) years’ progressive experience in finance office.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in using SAGE Accounting package
• Proficiency in financial and computer applications.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Record daily transactions including receipts, payments, and invoices.
• Ensure proper filling and documentation of all financial records.
• Prepare and process payments (cash, bank transfers, cheques).
• Verify supporting documentation before payments are made.
• Ensure all payments are properly authorized.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Provide financial summaries for management.
• Support internal and external audit processes.
• Ensure timely reconciliations.
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with government financial regulations.
• Support audit processes and provide required documentation.
• Assist in processing salaries and staff allowances.
• Ensure correct deductions (tax and benefits) are applied.
• Maintain accurate payroll records.
• Supporting statutory compliance including VAT, PAYE, and other taxes.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in using SAGE Accounting package
• Proficiency in financial and computer applications.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• ICAM Diploma in Accounting or related field.