Junior Accountant Job in Kenya

Junior Accountant

Our client specialises in producing biodegradable
food packaging materials. They seek to

hire a Junior Accountant. The ideal candidate will
be responsible for handling general

accounting and bookkeeping responsibilities. They
will collaborate with the outsourced

accounting firm to ensure accurate financial
records are maintained and promote

compliance with statutory regulations.

Duties and
Responsibilities

1. Raise invoices and ETRs , receive and account
for all purchase invoices.

2. Prepare daily sales reports to track revenue

3. Collect and reconcile signed delivery notes
with invoices and ETRs

4. Process cash sales and ensure timely receipt of
MPESA payments

5. Prepare debtor's reports on a weekly basis and
assist in debt collection

6. Ensure that all sales invoices are approved by
the CEO with attached LPOs

7. Deposit checks at the bank promptly

8. Prepare payments on the online banking system
for approval

9. Generate and review creditors' reports on a
weekly basis.

10. Issue Purchase Orders (POs) to suppliers to
facilitate procurement.

11. Maintain a petty cash float and ensure proper
accounting of cash payment

12. Collect and organize receipts for cash
payments and generate cash reports

13. Perform bank reconciliations to match payments
received versus payments made

14. Prepare monthly management accounts to track
financial performance.

15. Facilitate and support the audit process

16. Assist in the preparation and submission of
monthly statutory returns

17. Prepare monthly management accounts and
statutory returns

18. Assist in preparing the company for the annual
audit process.

Required
Specifications

1. A minimum of 3 years of relevant work
experience.

2. Proficiency in bookkeeping QuickBooks and
Microsoft Office

3. Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a
related field

4. Strong understanding of accounting principles
and financial reporting.

5. Familiarity with Kenyan statutory regulations
and tax compliance.

6. Excellent organizational and time-management
skills.

7. Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy
in data entry.

8. Effective communication skills and ability to
work well in a team.

To Apply!

Qualified and Interested candidates are asked to
send their CVs to Fanisi HR Solutions at

jobs@fanisi.net with the email subject line ‘ Junior
Accountant’ by Tuesday 8th
August

2023. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted