ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Daily Bookkeeping & Transaction Processing

• Record daily financial transactions including sales, purchases, expenses, and payments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
• Capture invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, and supporting documents.
• Ensure all transactions are properly coded and filed.
• Assist in maintaining the general ledger and accounting records.

Accounts Payable Support

• Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices.
• Prepare payment documentation and maintain supplier records.
• Track outstanding supplier balances and support timely payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

Accounts Receivable Support

• Generate customer invoices and receipts.
• Maintain accurate customer account records.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and support follow-up on payments.
• Allocate customer payments and update receivable records.

Bank & Cash Reconciliations

• Perform regular bank reconciliations and identify variances.
• Maintain petty cash records and supporting documentation.
• Verify cash transactions and ensure proper recording.
• Assist in monitoring daily cash movements.

Financial Records Management

• Maintain organized filing systems for invoices, receipts, payment records, and financial documents.
• Ensure all financial documents are complete and available for reference.
• Assist with preparation of financial schedules and reports.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing required documentation.

Reporting & Administrative Support

• Assist in preparing routine financial reports and summaries.
• Support month-end closing activities.
• Maintain accurate records in accounting software.
• Assist the Finance team with administrative tasks as required.

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure transactions are processed according to company procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial information.
• Support compliance with statutory and company financial requirements.
• Identify and report errors, inconsistencies, or missing documentation.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA qualification (CPA Part II completed or CPA finalist preferred).
• Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in a busy accounting or finance environment.
• Experience in bookkeeping, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial record management.
• Experience using accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Pastel, or ERP systems is an added advantage.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on recruitment@britesmanagement.com
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.