Accounts Assistant

compile and analyse financial information to prepare financial statements including monthly and annual accountsensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and proceduresmake certain all financial reporting deadlines are metprepare financial management reportsensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processesestablish and monitor the implementation and maintenance of accounting control proceduresresolve accounting discrepancies and irregularitiescontinuous management and support of budget and forecast activitiesmonitor and support taxation requirementsdevelop and maintain financial databasesprepare for financial audit and coordinate the audit processoversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expensesevaluate and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenuescollect and analyse financial information to recommend or develop efficient use of resources and procedures, provide strategic recommendations and maintain solutions to business and financial problemsensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial dataEducation and ExperienceAccounting degree or equivalentknowledge of generally accepted accounting practices and principlesknowledge of auditing practices and principlesknowledge of applicable laws, codes and regulationsknowledge and experience of accounting computer applicationsusually a minimum of 3 years experience in the management of financial systems and budgets, financial reporting, financial data analysis, auditing, taxation and providing financial advice