Accounting Assistant

Our client is looking for Accounting Assistant

Responsibilities: 

1. Disbursements

Forex Manufacturing & FAS Essentials transactions

Loan disbursements to customers

Interbank transfers

Verify transaction file documents to ensure management approvals, accuracy of sale notes, journal entries, and online banking details.

Forward disbursement files to signatories for fund release online. 

2. Lines of Credit (LOC)

Record drawdowns and repayments as they occur.

Compute accrued interest expense and prepare journal entries.

Identify and record interest payments based on bank statements.

Reconcile LOC balances (Principal, Interest Payable, and Interest Expense) on a monthly basis. 

3. Investments

Track new investments and encashments as they occur.

Compute interest income receivable and prepare journal entries.

Identify and record interest received as per bank statements.

Perform monthly reconciliations for investments (Principal, Interest Receivable, and Interest Income).

 
4. Fixed Asset Maintenance

Maintain a fixed asset register, tracking cost, additions, disposals, accumulated depreciation, and net book value at the beginning and end of the year.

Ensure proper procedures are followed for asset disposals.

Identify obsolete assets for disposal and liaise with the internal auditor for approval.

Compile a comprehensive list of all company-owned assets.

Compute and record depreciation for all assets monthly.

Prepare depreciation journals, update Oracle, secure necessary approvals, and update the general ledger. 

Qualifications / Experience / Skills & Abilities:

Completed CAT or currently pursuing ACCA Level I.

Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant experience.

Proficiency in accounting information systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to collaborate within a team and engage with stakeholders effectively.