Accounts Assistant - HR Consulting Firm at Reeds Africa Consult

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Support
• Prepare and process payroll for multiple clients accurately and on time.
• Ensure correct calculation and remittance of statutory deductions (PAYE, SHA, NSSF, HELB, etc.).
• Generate and share payslips and payroll summaries with clients.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll data.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable
• Prepare and send client invoices; update and follow up on receivables.
• Process supplier payments and reconcile statements.
• Maintain accurate and updated records of all transactions.
• Tax and Statutory Compliance
• Assist in preparing and filing VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, and other statutory returns.
• Support timely remittance of all statutory payments.
• Maintain organized documentation for compliance and audit purposes.
• Financial Reporting and Reconciliations
• Assist in preparing monthly management reports.
• Perform bank and account reconciliations.
• Support audit preparation and documentation.
• Administrative and Support Functions
• Maintain orderly filing of financial documents.
• Support budgeting and expense tracking.
• Provide general support to the Finance and Operations teams.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required).
• CPA Section 2 or above / ongoing CPA studies.
• 3–4 years of relevant experience, preferably in a HR consulting firm or professional services environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll processing, accounts reconciliation, and statutory filings.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, or similar).
• Excellent Excel and reporting skills.