Junior Accountant

An established company is recruiting for the following position. Position Overview:

• The Junior Accountant will support day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the company.

• The role involves maintaining accurate financial records, supporting bookkeeping, assisting with

• reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with company policies and basic statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities: Accounting & Bookkeeping:

• Record daily financial transactions including invoices, receipts, and payments.

• Maintain proper documentation for all financial transactions.

• Post entries into accounting systems and maintain accurate ledgers.

• Assist in preparing monthly financial records and schedules.

Payments & Receivables:

• Support processing of supplier payments and expense claims.

• Assist in tracking customer invoices and following up on outstanding receivables.

• Maintain proper records of petty cash and reimbursements.

Reconciliation & Controls:

• Assist with bank reconciliations and cashbook balancing.

• Support stock, expense, and supplier reconciliations.

• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting procedures.

Compliance & Reporting:

• Assist in preparing VAT, WHT, and other basic statutory schedules.

• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation.

• Prepare routine accounting and financial reports as required.

Coordination & Support:

• Work closely with the Finance, Procurement, Warehouse, and Operations teams.

• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the finance department.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy of financial records and postings.

• Timeliness of transaction processing.

• Bank and ledger reconciliation accuracy.

• Proper documentation and filing compliance.

• Support for audit and compliance requirements.

• Reduction in posting and reconciliation errors.

• Adherence to internal accounting procedures.

• Responsiveness to finance-related requests.

Required Qualifications: & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or HND in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• 1–3 years’ experience in an accounting role, preferably within FMCG or manufacturing.

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

• Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel is an advantage.

Skills: & Competencies:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

• High at...