Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Hiring Organization: Tushop
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: e-commerce
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 04/20/2024
Tushop is
a dynamic organization comprising a team of highly motivated individuals driven
by the desire to create substantial value for Kenyans and Africans. We are
driven by the desire to lower the cost of living, together. We currently do
this by leveraging our platform that builds direct relationships between
consumers and suppliers, benefitting all parties.
Tushop finds itself in a pivotal stage of growth, fortified by the support of eminent investors who recognize the significance of our work. Every moment spent in our organization holds the promise of contributing to a world where access to affordable and convenient food is possible.
Tushop
nurtures an environment where our employees are given the freedom to pursue
personal growth and professional development. We strive to create a space where
individuals can immerse themselves in their passions, acquire knowledge in
their desired areas, actualize their innovative ideas, and evolve into the best
versions of themselves, all while receiving competitive compensation for
achieving Tushops purpose.
Your
role:
The
Accounts Assistant will have a key role in supporting the Finance and
Accounting department’s day-to-day functions. Their responsibilities encompass
analyzing daily price data to maintain accuracy, assisting with accounts
payable processes to guarantee timely vendor payments, and managing the
reconciliation of accounts for financial integrity. Additionally, the role
holder will contribute to tax return preparation, support internal and external
audits, and act as a liaison for both internal and external stakeholders,
providing them with relevant financial information. The ideal candidate pays
great attention to detail, thrives in fast-paced environments, and possesses
prior experience in finance or accounting.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Collect
and compile market pricing data from both offline and online sources on a
regular basis
- Using
internal tools and systems, effectively and efficiently analyze market
data and related information
- Collaborate
with the Procurement and Logistics teams on pricing data collection, to
ensure the relevance and usability of data collected”
- Prepare
and present market price analysis findings to the Finance, Procurement and
product teams.
- Work
with the Accountant to perform market price analysis, identify changes and
trends on similar products and services
- Validate
the category of market prices to determine if they are one-offs,
promotional setups or prevailing prices
- Weekly
compiling of gross margins, analysis and presentation
- Monthly
petty cash reconciliation
- Assist
in monthly random audits and annual audits
- Insights
that guide the procurement and product teams in improving our product
offering
- Stay
up-to-date with new products/services and pricing in the market
- Daily
Invoicing and matching of Accounts Receivables reconciliation
- Validation
of Invoices and Credit Notes via TIMS system
The
profile we’re likely to hire:
- BCom
Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution.
- Possession
of a relevant professional accounting qualification (i.e CPA I or II) is a
plus.
- Minimum
of 1 years of hands-on experience in finance or accounting, preferably
within the E-Commerce, Tech or FMCG sector.
- Prior
experience with price scanning is a plus.
- Prior
experience in a startup environment is highly desirable, demonstrating
adaptability in a fast-paced and dynamic setting.
- Strong
teamwork and collaboration skills to effectively support the team by
taking initiative on tasks that contribute to departmental goals.
- Demonstrated
ability to perform tasks with meticulous accuracy.
- Experience
reconciling accounts to maintain financial integrity.
- Strong
analytical skills to interpret and utilize daily price data for accurate
record-keeping
- Excellent
communication skills to act as a liaison for both internal and external
stakeholders, providing clear and concise financial information.
- An
individual who exemplifies integrity and honesty
