Junior Accountant
Lipa Later is a risk
free, point of sale credit option that allows retailers to sell goods
and services in
affordable monthly installments. Our mission is to be a financial partner that
makes living more affordable, thereby enabling people to achieve their dreams.
To do this, we make use of financial inclusion and data-driven retail networks to increase the purchasing power of the 1-billion+ African consumers.
The company is growing quickly, and as such, we are looking to recruit and onboard a team of industry leaders with the ambition and capacity to shape a bright future for the continent and determine the next frontiers of the retail and consumer market in Africa This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.Our Impact:
Success at Lipa Later
means making life more affordable for our clients. Through joining our team,
you will not only contribute towards the development of innovative products,
but also play a crucial role in helping businesses, and individuals acquire the
crucial items necessary to achieve their goals.
Our Team :
By joining our
organization, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with, and learn from
a diverse team of talented professionals
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior
Accountant, the Junior Accountant will be responsible for providing financial,
administrative and clerical support to the organization.
- Confirming
and updating all payments received that relates to loan repayments,
Investor contributions, and Clients Top Up contributions.
- Posting
of payments to the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
- Responding
to any queries regarding loan repayments, Top Ups, or Clients’
contributions.
- Confirming
loan details on the loan payment vouchers against entries in the loan
management system.
- Preparing
daily disbursements and collections reports. Collections reports include
Partial Receipts, Drop Offs, Nil (Zero) receipted accounts, and Full
Settlements.
- Filling
and retrieval of all payment vouchers relating to loans and expenses.
- Weekly
reconciliation of Petty cash transactions and posting entries in the
accounting system.
- Fully
support the senior Accountant during the reporting and consolidation
process.
- Aid
in ensuring the reliability and integrity of the accounting system
reporting.
- Analysis
of actual vs budgeted figures and query variances.
- Working
closely with auditors and ensuring this is done on a timely basis.
- Documenting
procedures and maintain a strong internal control environment.
- Ad-hoc
tasks required by the finance team (e.g. tax preparation).
Qualifications
- At least 2 years’ experience in
a similar position
- Hands-on experience working
with general ledgers
- Proficiency in SAGE accounting
software
- Excellent organizing abilities
- Great attention to detail
- Good with numbers and figures
and an analytical acumen
- Good understanding of
accounting and financial reporting principles and practices esp. IFRS/IAS
and Kenyan GAAP
- Excellent knowledge of MS
Office and familiarity with relevant accounting software
- Bachelor’s Degrees in the
following subjects- Accounting or Finance
- Qualifications (e.g. CPA, ACCA,
or CIMA) are required.
If interested, kindly send your CV to
careers@lipalater.co.ke with the subject line ‘’Junior Accountant’’
