Job Summary:
The Accounts Assistant will be responsible for assisting with a variety of accounting tasks, including processing financial transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing financial reports, and providing support for other accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions.
• Provide support for audits and other accounting activities.
• Assist with employee expense reimbursements.
• Capturing and posting of cash books and petty cash float transactions.
• Reconciliations of cash books and cash floats and also bank statements and accounts balances.
• Loading of payments on banking portal.
• Receipt and banking cash.
• Posting supplier invoices onto the accounting system.
• Capturing sales invoices (accommodation, transfers and tours)
• Follow ups and timely collection of receivables
• Reconciliations of payables and receivables (weekly and monthly)
• Co-ordination of monthly inventory stock counts
• Calculation and posting of monthly inventory movements and usage.
• Primary analysis of causes of variances in usage.
• Review of monthly camp reports from camp managers and Tours supervisor
• Timely communication with suppliers and service providers.
• Response to internal and external queries or requests for accounting information.
• Preparation of any adhoc reports and analyses as may be requested from time to time by the Finance Manager.
• Assist in the month end reporting process to deliver timely and accurate information
• Perform other accounting and administrative tasks as assigned

Qualification and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or ZICA diploma.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in accounting or finance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint) and Accounting ERPs.
• Knowledge of financial reporting standards and principles such as International Financial Reporting Standards.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Cashbook Management.
• Costing and inventory Management.
• Supplier and debtor Management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Numeracy and strong attention to detail
• Ability to multitask and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Note: This job specification is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Responsibilities and requirements may evolve or change over time.