Junior Accountant

A reputable organization seeks a dedicated individual for this role. Position Overview:

• They are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Junior Accountant to join their finance team and support the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities: Financial Transactions & Record-Keeping:

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and timely.

• Record and reconcile daily financial transactions in the general ledger.

• Assist with payroll inputs and reconciliation.

• Maintain accurate and organized accounting records.

Reporting & Reconciliation:

• Prepare bank reconciliations and assist with monthly account reconciliations.

• Support preparation of management reports, including cash flow and expense reports.

• Assist in the preparation of financial statements under guidance of Senior Accountant.

Compliance & Regulatory Support:

• Ensure all accounting activities comply with company policies, IFRS, and local regulatory requirements.

• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation.

• Assist in filing statutory reports and tax returns as required.

Budgeting & Cost Control Support:

• Support budget tracking and variance analysis

• Assist in monitoring departmental expenses against budget.

• Highlight discrepancies or unusual transactions to Senior Accountant.

Administrative & Miscellaneous Support:

• Maintain accounting files, records, and documentation in line with company policy.

• Assist with ad hoc finance-related tasks and projects as required.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Accuracy & Compliance:

• Number of accounting errors or corrections (target: minimal or zero).

• Timely and accurate recording of transactions (100%).

• Compliance with statutory and internal audit requirements.

Reporting & Reconciliation:

• Timeliness of monthly reconciliations and financial reports.

• Number of unresolved discrepancies at month-end.

• Accuracy of reports submitted to Senior Accountant / Management.

Efficiency & Productivity:

• Timely processing of invoices, payments, and receipts.

• Adherence to internal deadlines for accounting tasks.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks without compromising accuracy.

Support & Collaboration:

• Responsiveness in assisting senior accountants and other departments.

• Feedback from team members on reliability and support.

• Contribution to smooth financial operations.

Required Qualifications: & Experience