Description:
Our Client, Wagagai Limited, is a floricultural farm that has diversified into propagation of chrysanthemum cuttings while exporting to the Netherlands. Wagagai Limited therefore seeks to hire a suitably qualified candidate for the vacancy above.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Accountant, the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for supporting the verification and capturing of financial information, support on payroll, handling tax matters and statutory obligations.
General Duties
Record, classify, and summarize accounting transactions.
Compile various documents, verify their accuracy, and authorize payments in accordance with established procedures.
Assemble documents for computer input, verifying accuracy of itemized charges, account numbers, and total costs.
Assist with entering collections from debtors and payments to creditors.
Update all payroll accounts in Pastel Evolution.
Select correct accounts; posts, verify, and balances debit and credit entries.
Reconcile accounts and assist in the compilation of accurate financial reports.
Apply a working knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; verify documents for completeness and compliance with government and private agencies.
Maintain records through filing, retrieval, retention, storage, compilation, coding, updating, and purging.
Respond to inquiries. Check accounting transactions to locate and resolve discrepancies.
Use various software applications, such as MS Excel and Pastel Evolution, assemble, manipulate and/or format data and/or reports.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field i.e. Bachelor of Commerce, BSC Accounting, Business Administration etc.
Part Professional qualification in ACCA, CPA.
Competencies
Demonstrated ability to report under tight deadlines
At least 2 years of experience working in a busy accounting environment
Experience in handling tax matters and statutory obligations
Proficiency in accounting software e.g. PASTEL, TALLY, Quick Books etc., payroll software and spreadsheets.
Ability to pay attention to detail
Other specifications
Team player
Adaptable to a horticultural and multiracial setting
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