Assistant Accountant

• Complete daily bank and cash office imports, allocations and reconciliations.
• Process invoices, journals and adjustments, ensuring valid supporting documents are obtained and filed.
• Prepare supplier, VAT and non-complex balance sheet reconciliations and clear reconciling items within deadlines.
• Investigate differences between operational and accounting systems, report exceptions and follow through to resolution.
• Support month-end, year-end, audit and tax submissions, including payroll-related tax where required.
• Maintain fixed asset information and identify items to be capitalized.
• Work with finance, audit, operations, tax consultants and Treasury on information requests, payments and exceptions.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Requirements

Essential

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Bookkeeping or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in an accounting or bookkeeping environment.
• Experience in high-volume reconciliations and transaction processing.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems such as Xero, Sage, SAP, Oracle or a similar ERP.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills are non-negotiable.
• Understanding of VAT, supporting documentation requirements and financial controls.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Analytical and problem-solving ability, with confidence to investigate and resolve exceptions.
• Good written and verbal English communication skills, with the ability to work with finance and operations.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality and ability to work under pressure.

Advantageous

• Exposure to cash office, multi-currency, cross-border or Sub-Saharan Africa operations.
• Experience supporting tax consultants, auditors or statutory submissions.