JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

VACANCY - JUNIOR ACCOUNTANT

Job Title : Junior Accountant

Location : Nairobi

Job Type : Fulltime

About Us

Our client is a growing SME in the security space Kenya.

The Role

We are looking for a junior accountant with at least 2-3 years with strong skills in the full accounting cycle, use advanced QuickBooks, apply solid Kenyan tax knowledge, and produce accurate, timely financial reports for management and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Record all transactions (sales, purchases, receipts, payments) accurately.
• Maintain a clean, auditready general ledger.
• Organise source documents for easy reference.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement) under IFRS as adopted in Kenya.
• Generate management reports with variance analysis, trend analysis, and key metrics.
• Reconcile all bank accounts weekly/monthly – identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure QuickBooks ledger matches bank statements exactly.
• Set up chart of accounts, classes/locations, and recurring transactions.
• Automate bank feeds, troubleshoot mismatches, and generate custom financial reports.
• Handle statutory returns File NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy via iTax.
• Compute and assist with returns.
• Ensure tax compliance: VAT, PAYE, instalment taxes corporation tax

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of handson experience in accounting
• CPA-K (at least Section 3; full CPA-K preferred).
• Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proficient in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial formulas).

Competencies

• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• High Integrity
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Adaptability and flexibility in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred

• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks
• Prior work experience
• Familiarity with iTax portal, E-tims, efiling etc.
• Good understanding of Kenyan tax laws (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, Corporation Tax).

What We Offer

• KES 30,000 per month
• Clear path to Senior Accountant within 2 years.