Junior Accountant - Nairobi - Hospitality at Emerge Egress Consulting

About the Role

We invite applications from suitably qualified candidates to join our team as a Junior Accountant. This position offers the opportunity to develop your accounting expertise while supporting the financial operations of a hospitality organization.

Core Responsibilities

• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements in financial reporting
• Monitor and manage cash flow, optimizing liquidity to meet operational needs
• Implement strategies to efficiently manage working capital, balancing receivables and payables
• Identify and assess financial risks, developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies
• Conduct thorough cost analysis to identify areas for cost savings and efficiency improvements
• Implement measures to control expenses while maintaining operational effectiveness
• Ensure compliance with local authorities, statutory bodies, and tax authorities, as well as internal controls
• Manage accounts receivable and oversee the monthly invoicing cycle and reconciliations
• Prepare management reports, financial statements, and other financial-related reports and correspondence
• Resolve finance-related queries and issues
• Manage creditors and ensure timely payments while taking advantage of settlement discounts
• Oversee debt collection where required and assist with problem-solving
• Maintain and nurture strong relationships with banking partners to optimize financial services
• Ensure smooth and efficient bank reconciliations and transaction management
• Ensure timely and accurate payments to suppliers while maintaining positive relationships and optimizing cash flow
• Maintain records and documentation for financial transparency
• Perform any other duties as allocated

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Financial Management
• CPA Intermediate Level (an added advantage)