Accounts Assistant

About the role

The Accounts Assistant will support the Finance Department of Forgotten Children Worldwide, Inc, helping to ensure accurate financial records and smooth day‑to‑day operations. Working under the Accountant, you will handle data entry, petty cash, and basic office tasks.

Key responsibilities

• Enter cash and mobile‑money payments and journal entries in QuickBooks Online.
• Prepare and disburse petty cash payments.
• Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers, expense vouchers, receipts and staff advances.
• Verify the accuracy of accounting documents and reconcile records with internal staff, vendors or customers.
• Maintain an up‑to‑date filing system, resolve discrepancies and record information accurately.
• Respond to client and internal requests promptly.
• Perform basic office duties such as taking minutes, answering phones, handling email, processing mail and filing.
• Undertake any additional tasks required to keep the accounting department running smoothly.

Required profile

• A degree in Accounting and Finance or Commerce.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
• CPA/ACCA level 11 qualification is a plus.
• Ability to work at least five days a week, with occasional weekends or holidays as needed.

Required skills

• QuickBooks (online) proficiency.