Accounts Assistant (4 months Fixed Term Contract)

This role supports the Finance Operations team by managing high-volume financial transactions in a technology-driven environment. Responsibilities include resolving unallocated premiums, performing reconciliations, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory standards, and internal controls to facilitate smooth business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations and promptly address any discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve unallocated receipts, suspense accounts, and other transaction exceptions within set deadlines.
• Conduct general ledger reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation for assigned accounts.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, ensuring accurate expensing of prepaid schedules.
• Process approved claims and operational payments in line with delegated authority and internal controls.
• Manage and monitor staff travel advances, ensuring timely accounting and recovery of outstanding amounts.
• Coordinate with banks to provide bid bonds and performance guarantees as requested by Business Development teams.
• Contribute to Finance Operations process improvements and automation initiatives, along with other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce degree in Accounting or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of one year experience in a similar finance role.
• CPA Part 1 qualification.
• Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Proficiency in financial accounting, account analysis, and reconciliation.
• Highly analytical with the ability to challenge existing processes based on quantitative data and impact assessment.
• Competent in report writing and development.