Accounting Associate  

Under the direct supervision of the Finance Manager, the Accounting Assistant is primarily responsible for correcting, processing, and reconciling various accounting documents such as invoices, departmental billings, reimbursements, cash receipts, statements, and journal vouchers. Prepare and process documents to disburse funds, make deposits, prepare reports, compile and review information for accuracy, and maintain records.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Ensures accurate and timely entry of the company’s transactions into the accounting system, e.g., QuickBooks.
2. Ensures accurate reporting (using management software) and explains discrepancies, exceptions, and abnormalities daily and monthly.
3. Maintains financial records that accurately record the business’ incoming and outgoing finances.
4. Handles bank transactions.
5. Processes invoices and prepares payments.
6. Updates and maintains accounting journals, ledgers, and other financial records.
7. Manages accounts payable (bill payments, salaries, petty cash, etc.) and receivable through cash/cheque/voucher in an accurate and timely manner.
8. Maintains and reconciles cash / financial accounts.
9. Prepares table of accounts, assign entries to proper accounts to ensure an appropriate accounting method, principles, and policies are being followed.
10. Enforces credit control.
11. Completes and coordinates annual audits and provides recommendations for improving procedures and systems for initiating corrective actions.
12. Disburses funds using manual/local warrants or petty cash and makes changes according to specific instructions.
13. Prepares monthly contributions of all Government mandated benefits.
14. Performs filing and general administrative tasks.
15. Performs occasional general administrative support to management.
16. Demonstrates team player attitude by supporting and collaborating with other company employees, contractors, and suppliers and being responsible, consistent, and accountable for their work.
17. Demonstrates reliability concerning timely work attendance.
18. Performs other related accounting assistant tasks as required by the immediate head.

• University degree in Accounting Courses such as Accountancy, Finance Management, and related courses.
• With at least six (6) months of progressive experience in handling Accounting tasks or equivalent.
• Ability to work with deadlines and without close supervision.
• Possess an in-depth understanding of Accounting related work.

Core Competencies

• Communication Proficiency, Pays Attention to Detail, Thoroughness, and Multi-tasker
• Critical Thinking, Planning & Organizing, Problem-solving, and Decision making.

Technical Competencies

• Computer literacy involving familiarity with Microsoft Office software.
• Awareness of other Accounting Systems (e.g., QuickBooks).
• Good interpersonal skills.

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity:

Equal employment opportunity shall always be the core principle of Loc&Stor 24/7 in all aspects of employment, from hiring to separation. We do not discriminate against candidates based on race, color, sexual orientation, religion, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, social status, family orientation, or citizenship.

Interview Guidelines:

We are adhering to government guidelines concerning COVID19. Loc&Stor 24/7 interviews will be conducted via MS Teams or telephone. We’re taking these preventive measures to protect both our employee's and candidates’ well-being. Our Recruitment team will work with you and provide further information as deemed applicable.