[Full-time] Account Assistant at Studio Twenty Two Agencies(Abela) Ltd.

at Studio Twenty Two Agencies(Abela) Ltd. in Nairobi

Our client based in Nairobi needs an Account Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Commerce / Business Management / Economics or a Minimum 3 years’ General Accounting experience.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA K Part 3) Final or its equivalent
Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices.

- Knowledge of spreadsheets and database software.
- Knowledge of general record keeping and filing systems.
- Knowledge of basic mathematics.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide mathematical figures.
- Ability to compare data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness.
- Ability to detect errors.
- Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system updates and revisions and policy changes
Ability to follow, apply, interpret, and explain instructions and/or guidelines.
- Ability to determine work priorities.
- Ability to make decisions and take appropriate actions.
- Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports.
- Ability to type.
- Ability to operate standard office equipment.
- Knowledge of office supply requirements.
-Ability to select and compile data for statements, expenditures, revenues, accounts, and reports.
- Ability to reconcile and/or balance financial transactions and accounts.
Ability to assist others in solving work problems.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Being the Accountant Assistant, you are Directly Responsible for the Accounts department via:
- Processes payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
- Calculate rates paid for purchases and all price extensions.
- Verify items billed against items ordered and received and reconcile differences through follow-up with the vendor and/or other employees.
- Enters, updates, and/or retrieves accounting data from automated systems.
- Posts financial data to appropriate accounts in an automated accounting system, according to instructions.
- Reviews on-line transactions for changes and accuracy and corrects errors.
- Retrieves system reports.
- Assigns codes to data.
- Disburses funds using manual/local warrants or petty cash and makes change according to specific instructions.
- Endorses warrants or money orders, prepares account deposit ticket, and deposits money as directed.
- Files and/or removes records and reports.
- Operates standard office equipment.
- Designs, prepares, and maintains spreadsheets using basic mathematical calculations

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