Accounts Assistant (2) at Koinonia Community

About the Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates for the position of Accounts Assistant.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a database of relevant market information on all key items of supplies and goods of major interest to the programs
• Maintain and update inventory records and assets register on an annual basis
• Support internal and external auditors during the audit process
• Undertake project financial payments, complete requisition request forms, and process QuickBooks transactions
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and contingency monies and ensure proper disbursement
• Handle petty cash for projects
• Ensure that all provisions of organizational policies, guidelines, and templates are implemented
• Create and update expense reports
• Prepare bank deposits, payment vouchers, and write cheques
• Enter financial transactions into QuickBooks (Data Entry)
• Issue invoices to customers and external partners as needed
• Scan financial documents and manage filing systems
• Provide support to the accounting and administration department
• Perform any other duties assigned by the Chief Accountant

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• CPA II (Section 4) or relevant field qualification
• Minimum 3 years of work experience as an Accounts Assistant or Accounts Clerk
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with finance regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs)
• Strong math skills and ability to spot numerical errors
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information