Assistant Account Officer at One StepAhead Consulting

Job Summary:

• Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organized Assistant Accounts Officer to support the Accountant in managing the financial operations.
• The successful candidate will assist with bookkeeping, clerical, and accounting tasks, ensuring accurate and efficient financial management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and verify school bills, ensuring accuracy and completeness after audit checks
• Assist with bank errands, including depositing funds, reconciling statements, and resolving discrepancies
• Enter and manage financial data online and offline, ensuring data integrity and compliance with accounting standards
• Reconcile accounts, identify discrepancies, and perform data validation to ensure accurate financial records
• Manage petty cash, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to financial policies in the Accountant's absence
• Assist with audit preparations, fact-checking, and providing supporting documentation to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
• Administer school fee payments, process receipts, and perform reconciliations to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions
• Provide general administrative support to the accounts department, including filing, document management, and data entry
• Process various payments for the foundation, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with financial policies
• Post financial data on QuickBooks software, ensuring accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Perform other assigned tasks as required to support the accounts department

Requirements

• BSc. Accounting or other related field.
• Minimum of 2 - 3 years experience
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably QuickBooks.
• Experience in accounts reconciliation and financial management
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment