Junior Accountant  

The Junior Accountant is responsible for the management of receivables, payables, financial update and past due accounts. She is also responsible in implementing the procedures of the accounting operation of LFM.

The Junior Accountant performs a variety of general accounting support tasks in the Accounting Department which includes the following:

• Prepares invoice for billing families, parents and /or relevant agencies relating to LFM and prepares monthly updated listing of receivables.
• Receives cash payment and issue official receipt and/or acknowledge receipt to payer. Ensures safekeeping of cash and timely deposit to the bank.
• Prepares check vouchers and ensures proper order of all supporting documents before submitting checks to the authorized signatories for approval and releases checks to payee.
• Implements all policies and procedures pertaining to cash disbursements, cash advances and liquidation of cash advances.
• Assists in processing of payments for importations through LFM.
• Updates and maintains accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable). Enters data into computer system using defined computer programs.
• Ensures proper filing and maintenance of supporting documents for receipts, disbursements and liquidation reports.
• Assists in costing of books and stationery, materials, equipment and other relevant items for sale, as appropriate.
• Reports to the Administrators and Chief Accountant on matters pertaining to finance and budget.
• Performs other duties and functions as may be assigned by the Management.

• College Graduate ( Degree in Accounting is a must)
• At least one (1) year experience in accounting
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook and Peachtree Accounting System
• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced professional office environment.