Role Summary

The Junior Accountant will provide essential support in day-to-day financial operations, accurate record keeping, statutory compliance, and reporting. This is a hands-on role suited for someone organized, detail-oriented, and eager to grow within a structured and fast-paced environment.

You will work closely with the Senior Accountant while collaborating with procurement, HR, QS, stores, and operations teams to ensure smooth financial processes.

Key Responsibilities Financial Operations & Record Keeping

• Process daily financial transactions and update the General Ledger.
• Maintain accurate books of accounts and ensure proper filing of supporting documents.
• Perform bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations, and basic journal entries.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing process.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Record supplier invoices, match them to LPOs/GRNs, and support payment processing.
• Update customer receipts and assist with basic debtors’ follow-up.
• Support regular reconciliation of customer and supplier accounts.

Statutory Compliance & Payroll Support

• Assist in preparing statutory returns (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, VAT, WHT).
• Support the monthly payroll process by preparing schedules and verifying information.
• Maintain proper documentation for audits and compliance checks.

Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing basic financial reports such as sales summaries, petty cash statements, and expense analysis.
• Support the Senior Accountant in preparing management accounts and budget comparisons.
• Help generate visual dashboards using Excel (Pivot Tables & Lookups).

Cash & Resource Control

• Manage petty cash under supervision and maintain proper accountability.
• Support safe handling, filing, and tracking of financial documents, receipts, and vouchers.
• Work closely with the stores team to support stock valuation, documentation, and verification.

Requirements Education & Certification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field OR CPA Section 4 and above (mandatory).
• Additional Excel or accounting software training is an added advantage.

Experience

• 4 years of experience in a busy accounting environment (internships included).
• Experience in construction, manufacturing, or project-based operations is a plus.