Job Description
Employees in this job correct, process and reconcile a wide variety of accounting documents such as invoices, departmental billings, employee reimbursements, cash receipts, vendor statements, and journal vouchers; review and code financial information; prepare and process documents to disburse funds, make deposits and prepare reports; compile and review information for accuracy; and maintain records.
Work is performed by applying knowledge of accounting terminology and using spreadsheets and/or automated accounting systems.
Class Title: ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT
Reports To: Accounts Manager
Hours of Work: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Sunday (Friday off)
Location: Rawalpindi
Job Specification
Knowledge of accounting and bookkeeping terminology and practices.
Knowledge of automated accounting systems.
Knowledge of spreadsheets and database software.
Knowledge of general record keeping and filing systems.
Knowledge of basic mathematics.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide mathematical figures.
Ability to compare data from a variety of sources for accuracy and completeness.
Ability to detect errors.
Ability to understand and apply current accounting guidelines, system updates and
revisions, and policy changes.
Ability to follow, apply, interpret, and explain instructions and/or guidelines.
Ability to determine work priorities.
Ability to make decisions and take appropriate actions.
Ability to meet schedules and deadlines of the work area.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to compose routine correspondence and reports.
Ability to type.
Ability to operate standard office equipment.