Junior Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya

Job Title: Junior Accountant
 
Location: Westlands, Nairobi
 
Position: Full Time 
 
Reference No:JA/RHL/2016
 
Are you an accountant looking to work for a small but rapidly growing business entity?
 
Our client is providing a great opportunity for a junior accountant who is passionate about their work, highly organized and can contribute to a fun professional working environment. 

Your primary tasks will include
  • Update accounts receivable and issue invoices
  • Update accounts payable and perform reconciliations
  • Assist in the processing of balance sheets, income statements and other financial statements according to legal and company accounting and financial guidelines
  • Assist with reviewing of expenses, payroll records etc. as assigned
  • Update financial data in databases to ensure that information will be accurate and immediately available when needed
  • Prepare and submit weekly/monthly reports
  • Assist senior accountants in the preparation of monthly/yearly closings
  • Assist with other accounting projects
Requirements
  • At least 2 years proven experience as a junior accountant or similar position
  • 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
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant computer software (e.g. Excel, Quickbooks,Sage)
  • Qualifications: Minimum of CPA II
Those working in the hospitality industry are highly encouraged to apply for this position.
 
Please send all applications to job.recruitment@gmail.com quoting reference number: JA/RHL/2016