Responsibilities for the Assistant Accountant Job
Prepares the teaching payroll and undertakes statutory returns.
Prints and distributes claims form copies for lecturers.
Maintains the students’ Debtor’s ledger.
Prepares Invoices for lay students and congregations.
Makes and reports all adjustments to the students’ debtors’ accounts by debit and credit notes.
Informs the Accountant on every modification to be made.
Accounts for all students fees that are paid to the college.
Keeps records of all students caution fees.
Welcomes students and congregation representatives and gives explanations on their fees balances.
Maintains and updates all files concerning students.
Collaborates and shares the work with other colleagues in the Finance Department
Follows up on the schedules of all installment payments and produces prompt reports.
Any other assignment as may be directed by the Finance Manager or Financial Accountant
Qualifications for the Assistant Accountant Job
Degree holder preferably in accounts and CPA 2 or
Holder of at least CPA3
At least one year experience preferably in a finance office.
Experience in dealing with debtors.
Must be computer literate with the following accounting packages: Sage, QuickBooks and Pastel.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational, planning and analytical skills
Strong team player of unquestionable integrity
Attention to detail
Ability to work effectively with people of different nationalities/ cultural backgrounds
