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.
