Job Description – Accounts Assistant (Statutory)
Reports to: Accountant / Finance Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Purpose
To support the Finance Department in statutory compliance, audits, record keeping, accounting entries, and other financial administration duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, file, and remit statutory obligations (VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA) on time.
- Maintain proper documentation for all statutory filings.
- Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documents.
- Post and update accounting entries and reconcile accounts.
- Maintain orderly and accurate financial records.
- Assist in insurance premium calculations and renewals and maintain asset/insurance schedules.
- Support the preparation of financial reports and compliance submissions.
- Carry out other finance and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Progress in ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA an advantage.
- 1–2 years’ accounting/finance experience.
- Knowledge of VAT, PAYE, NAPSA, NHIMA compliance.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software.
- Strong organizational skills, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
Job Description – Accounts Assistant (General)
Reports to: Accountant / Finance Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
Role Purpose
To provide accounting and administrative support through accurate data entry, reconciliations, supplier analysis, and maintaining proper financial records.
Key Responsibilities
- Post and update accounting and journal entries in the system.
- Maintain proper filing and record keeping of financial documents.
- Perform bank, supplier, and account reconciliations.
- Conduct supplier analysis and assist with supplier account queries.
- Liaise with suppliers on statements, reconciliations, and outstanding issues.
- Assist in preparation of management reports and schedules.
- Support general accounting and administrative duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Skills
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Progress in ACCA, CIMA, or ZICA is an advantage.
- 1–2 years’ experience in a similar role.
- Strong knowledge of accounting entries and reconciliations.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software (Sage)
- High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
