Assistant Financial Accountant at Hungry Lion

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

Fixed Asset Management & Capitalization: 

• Assist in identifying, reviewing, and recording new capital expenditures in accordance with company policy and accounting standards.
• Track depreciation and assist with monthly depreciation calculations.
• Support periodic asset audits and reconciliations.
• Assist with scrapping or disposing of fixed assets.

Financial Accounting & Reporting:

• Post journal entries to the general ledger accurately and timely.
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare supporting schedules for financial statements, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.

Accounts Receivable and Payable Support: 

• Assist with processing invoices and payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and ensure accuracy of balances.
• Assist with accounts payable processing, vendor statement reconciliation, and accruals.
• Support collection processes and ensure customer accounts are reconciled.

Compliance & Controls: 

• Ensure all financial transactions comply with company policies and relevant accounting standards (IFRS for SMEs).
• Assist in maintaining proper documentation and internal controls for all accounting processes.

Ad hoc Support: 

• Assist in financial projects or system implementations (e.g., ERP upgrades).
• Respond to ad-hoc accounting or audit queries.
• Support the finance team with other tasks as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent.
• 2–3 years’ relevant accounting experience (preferably in QSR environment).
• Knowledge of accounting principles, fixed asset accounting, and depreciation methods.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAGE X3) is advantageous.
• Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, and basic reporting).
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time management skills.