Account Assistant

Daily Accounting OperationsRecord and process day-to-day accounting transactions in the accounting system accurately and on a timely basis.Maintain proper documentation and filing of accounting transactions, invoices, receipts, and supporting documents.Assist with bank, cash, customer, and supplier reconciliations and follow up on outstanding items.Assist in verifying purchase invoices against approved purchase orders, delivery documents, and supporting records.Ensure accounting entries are supported by appropriate documents and approvals.Maintain accurate daily accounting records and assist with month-end closing activities.Coordinate with HR, Procurement, Stores, Sales, and other departments to obtain required accounting documents and information.Assist in maintaining vendor and customer master data in the accounting system.Accounts Payable (AP)Receive, verify, record, and process supplier/vendor invoices accurately and on time.Perform supplier statement reconciliation and identify and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.Match invoices with purchase orders, goods received notes, delivery notes, and other supporting documents where applicable.Maintain proper AP documentation and ensure invoices are booked under the correct supplier, account, cost centre, and tax treatment.Follow up with Procurement, Stores, and relevant departments for missing documents, approvals, or invoice discrepancies.Accounts Receivable (AR) & InvoicingPrepare and issue customer invoices accurately and within agreed timelines based on approved sales orders, delivery documents, or other supporting records.Record customer receipts and allocate payments against the appropriate invoices and customer accounts.AP, AR & Customer/Supplier ReconciliationMaintain accurate AP and AR ledgers and perform regular customer and supplier account reconciliations.Monitor outstanding customer balances, supplier balances, advances, and other open items and highlight discrepancies to the Finance Manager/CFO.Assist with collection follow-up for overdue customer invoices and provide updated receivable status reports.Cash, Bank & General Accounting SupportAssist with bank reconciliation, cash transactions, journal entries, and routine ledger maintenance.Assist in preparing payment documentation and supporting schedules for supplier payments.Maintain accurate records of advances, employee/party balances, and other receivable or payable items.Assist with month-end schedules, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting documentation as required.Coordinate professionally with customers and suppliers to resolve invoice, statement, payment, and account discrepancies.Education :Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fieldMBA in Finance is preferableCandidates must have proven experience within the manufacturing sector.