Job Description: Account Assistant Department: Finance & Accounts Reports To: Finance Manager / Accounts Manager
Job Summary
The Account Assistant is responsible for supporting the day-to-day accounting and finance operations, ensuring that financial transactions are recorded accurately, payments are processed on time, and accounting records are properly maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Accounts Payable
- Process supplier invoices, staff claims, and other payment requests.
- Verify invoices and supporting documents before processing payments.
- Prepare payment vouchers and arrange payments for approval.
- Monitor outstanding payables and ensure timely settlement.
2. Accounts Receivable
- Prepare and issue invoices to clients.
- Monitor outstanding payments and follow up on overdue accounts.
- Record receipts and ensure customer accounts are updated accurately.
- Assist with payment reconciliation and collection reports.
3. General Accounting
- Maintain accurate accounting records and update the general ledger.
- Perform bank reconciliations and reconcile accounts.
- Assist with monthly closing and preparation of financial reports.
- Maintain proper filing of invoices, receipts, payment records, and other supporting documents.
4. Statutory Contributions
- Assist with payroll preparation and related documentation.
- Support the calculation and processing of statutory contributions and deductions, where assigned.
- Maintain payroll and employee payment records confidentially.
5. Tax and Compliance
- Support the preparation of e-Invoice, and other statutory records, where applicable.
- Ensure accounting documents are maintained in accordance with company procedures and relevant requirements.