Position Objective: 

The Accounting Assistant supports the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Organization’s financial information. This role is responsible for maintaining proper financial records, ensuring compliance with established accounting standards, completing daily and monthly reconciliation activities, and contributing to the efficient production of reliable financial reports. The position requires strong attention to detail, timely execution of tasks, and a continuous focus on improving accounting workflows.

Duties & Responsibilities:
 Daily Tasks

• Edit and post prior end-of-day batches.

• Prepare and email prior-day sales reports.

• Prepare prior-day Visa/LINX transaction reports and compare to RBL reports.

• Prepare prior-day VAT reports.

• Prepare and email FX balance reports and outstanding deposit listings.

• Prepare and enter journal vouchers upon approval.

• Enter deposits for all branches and RBL Visa/LINX accounts.

Verification & Compliance

• Verify cheques and voucher details received from Accounts Payable.

• Verify wire transfer information, USD purchases, and credit-card payments from Foreign Accounts Payable.

• Verify customs entries, duty, and freight calculations prior to submission to A/P for cheque preparation.

• Verify NIS and PAYE details before forwarding to A/P for cheque processing.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare end-of-month sales reports.

• Prepare VAT payments.

• Prepare Business Levy and Green Fund payments for BHSIL and Legacy.

• Prepare CSO survey reports.

• Perform all banks reconciliations 

• Manually update the trial balance when adjustments are made.

Payroll & Administrative Support

• Review weekly payroll for completeness and accuracy.

• File deposits and journal vouchers in accordance with internal control requirements.

Audit Support

• Prepare audit files including general ledger account reconciliations.

• Assist external auditors by providing reports, statements, and any additional required documentation.

Foreign Accounts Payables

• Assist in the duties in the preparation of  letters for the purchase of foreign currency and foreign/local wire-transfer payments.

• Other duties as assigned

• Maintaining the General Ledger of Legacy Holdings Ltd – entering of cheques, deposits, bank reconciliations, VAT, BLV & GFL preparations.

Qualifications: Experience: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Five O’Levels including Mathematics & English

• Acquired or pursuing CAT Qualification / Level 1 ACCA

• At least 3 year’s experience in a similar capacity

• Computer literacy and sound knowledge EPICORE / Microsoft Dynamics & Microsoft Office Suite 

• Team Player.

• Organized and systematic work ethics

• Must be able to communicate properly.