Job Description
Advert No. 2024 – 12
1.1 JOB TITLE: Finance Assistant DEPARTMENT: Finance
1.2 REPORTS TO:
Finance Manager
1.3 SUPERVISES:
Non.
2.0 PURPOSE OF THE JOB
To provide effective and efficient assistance in the input into the provision of the financial
and management accounts.
3.0 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
Preparation of payment vouchers.
Preparation of cash flow reports on periodic basis (weekly and monthly).
Raising and posting of relevant journals.
Bank related assignments – stoppages of cheques, etc.
Posting of standing order direct receipts to relevant bank accounts.
Medical reimbursements.
Filing and maintaining of medical related records.
Reconciliation of medical floats.
Voucher preparation and examination.
Filing of documents.
Reconciliation of creditors and debtors accounts.
Preparation of daily bank balances.
Reimbursement of satellite floats and FOSAs.
Preparation of remittance schedules.
Stoppage of cheques.
Petty Cashier Responsibilities
In charge of petty cash float.
Payment of petty cash.
Filing of petty cash documents.
Reconciliation of petty cash floats.
4.0 COMPETENCIES
4.1 Experience
1-2 years’ experience as a Finance / Accounts Assistant in a reputable company
4.2 Academic Qualification
A minimum a Diploma in Accounting or a
4.3 Professional Qualification
Professional accounting qualification of CPA (II) or its equivalent.
4.4Technical Skills, General Skills & Personal Attributes
Technical Skills
Basic understanding and applications of financial & accounting principles
Knowledge of Accounting Software
Report writing
Computer literate with hand on experience in use of an Enterprise Resource Planning
Tool (ERP)
Good analytical and numerical skills
General Skills
Planning and organization
Communication skills
Team player Good interpersonal relationship skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail.