key responsibilities
1. cash and transaction management (cashier duties)
handling cash transactions: receiving payments (cash, cheques, mobile money, etc.) and issuing corresponding receipts and invoices.
daily cash reconciliation: counting and balancing the cash register/drawer at the end of each shift or day.
petty cash management: managing and reconciling the petty cash fund according to company policy.
bank deposits: preparing and making timely bank deposits of all cash and non-cash collections.
payment processing: making payments for approved expenses based on valid vouchers and documentation.
2. accounting and bookkeeping (accountant duties)
record keeping: accurately documenting all financial transactions by entering data into the accounting system (., sales, purchases, expenses).
reconciliations: performing daily, weekly, or monthly reconciliation of bank statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany accounts.
financial reporting: assisting in the preparation of financial statements and reports, such as income statements and cash flow statements, as needed by management.
accounts monitoring: monitoring and managing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
tax compliance: assisting in gathering data for tax calculations and ensuring timely payments and compliance with local tax regulations.
documentation: maintaining organized and complete files for all financial documents (vouchers, receipts, invoices, etc.).