Accounting Assistant

Work setting

• Private sector

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare general ledger
• Prepare journal entry
• Manage accounts receivable
• Manage accounts payable
• Prepare trial balance
• Prepare bank reconciliations
• Review on the behaviour with regard to deposits and withdrawals, overdraws, defaults, dishonoured payments and spending patterns
• Invoice clients
• Collect payments from debtors
• Freight rating
• Store, update and retrieve financial data
• Perform clerical duties, such as maintain filing and record systems
• Perform general office duties
• Address customers' complaints or concerns
• Prepare reports
• Manage cash

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• Sage Accounting Software
• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Internet
• MS Windows

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance

Transportation/travel information

• Own transportation

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Ability to multitask
• Accurate
• Client focus
• Excellent oral communication
• Organized
• Reliability
• Quick learner
• Versatility
• Resourcefulness
• Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits