Accounting Assistant

JOB PURPOSE
The Accounting Assistant is responsible for managing financial transactions within the school, ensuring accurate processing of payments. This role involves keeping financial records, providing great customer service to students and parents, and working with the finance team to maintain the school's financial honesty.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as Custodian of Petty cash funds.
- Collect cash daily, Deposit cash to school bank accounts
- Prepare necessary papers/documents for cash/bank payments, Release cheques and cash payments.
- Ensure official receipts/invoices cover all payments and all payables/expenses to be properly documented according to the Standard Operating Procedure and Policy.
- Record in the Cash Receipt Book and the Cash Disbursement book the respective transactions.
- Process POs relating to cash payment to ensure matching invoice.
- Review and ensure full set of overseas payment document which contains Claim, PO, invoice, [protected info] be aligned with the Policy.
- Reconcile Cash book, Bank book regularly to ensure the matching
- Assist AR/AP accountant to record collection, issue invoice and make payments when necessary
- Create, maintain and review vendor master list to comply with the Policy
- Perform other duties given by Head of Finance
- Perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the School and Line Manager