We are looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Finance and Services Division in a permanent capacity.
The main purpose of this role is to ensure that the accounts payable and receivable functions are performed accurately and efficiently within the given deadlines.
Main Duties (include but are not limited to):
- Matching of purchase orders to invoices and investigating variances.
- Processing of accounts payable invoices into the accounting system.
- Supplier statement reconciliations.
- Ensuring payment of suppliers and our member associations are made within the payment terms.
- Raising invoices to our internal and external customers.
- Sending debtors statement out.
- Processing journals.
- Maintaining registers for the finance department.
- Ensure accurate filing of AP & AR documents.
- Perform monthly petty cash reconciliation.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations.
Skills and qualifications
- Tertiary Qualification at a Bachelor level in Accounting or similar field.
- CA or equivalent or working towards CA (but not essential).
- 2+ years’ experience in an accounts payable or similar field with excellent administration skills.
- Familiar with MS Office with emphasis on Excel (in particular using Pivot Tables & VLookups)
- Strong financial literacy with attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- The ability to bring best practices and implement improved processes.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English with experience in preparing reports.
- Must be able to meet multiple deadlines and work well under pressure.
Benefits and Perks
- Hybrid working style with 2 days work from home
- Medical and Life Insurance
- Supportive team members and on the job training
The Next Steps:
Please email a cover letter attached to your resume to [email protected]. Your cover letter should highlight your specific qualifications and recent experiences that are relevant to the role and provide answers to the following questions:
- How many years of experience do you have in accounting?
- What is your expected base salary?
- What is your notice period?
Please note – Applications will close on 30 June 2023. OFC reserves the right to shortlist and interview candidates prior to the closing date. Should a preferred candidate be identified OFC may close the job ad earlier.