Our client, a rapidly growing retail chain in Nairobi, is seeking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support daily financial operations across its stores. This position offers a great opportunity for candidates looking to build solid experience in retail finance, inventory management, and statutory compliance within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Core Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Record Management: Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements.
Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports including Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
POS and Transaction Reconciliation: Handle daily store transactions and reconcile POS (Point of Sale) reports against cash, card, and mobile payments. Reconcile daily sales with bank deposits to ensure accuracy.
Inventory Control: Support inventory management through participation in stock-takes and reconciliation of physical stock with system records. Identify and report stock variances.
Accounts Payable: Verify supplier invoices against Goods Received Notes (GRNs) prior to payment processing and support accounts payable functions including supplier reconciliations.
Payroll Support: Assist in payroll processing including computation of wages, overtime, and commissions.
Statutory Compliance: Support the preparation and filing of VAT, PAYE, and other statutory deductions.
Budgeting: Assist in budget preparation and provide basic variance analysis.
Audit and Compliance: Ensure proper filing and maintenance of financial records; support audit processes by preparing required documentation.
Job Specifications and Qualifications
Certification: CPA Foundation or CPA Part I.
Education: Diploma or Professional Certificate in a relevant field.
Experience: Minimum 2 years’ accounting experience, preferably in retail or supermarket operations.
Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Industry Knowledge: Experience with POS reconciliation and inventory accounting is an added advantage.
Key Competencies
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong integrity and sense of responsibility.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective organizational and time management abilities.
Ability to work well in a fast-paced retail setting.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@emergeegressconsulting.com using the position as the subject of the email.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@emergeegressconsulting.com using the position as the subject of the email.
