Junior Accountant

Job Description JOB SUMMARY We are looking for an experienced Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations and support the finance team in producing accurate, timely financial information. The ideal candidate has 3 to 5 years of hands-on experience across the full accounting cycle — from recording transactions to month-end closing, reconciliations, tax filings and audit support — and works independently with strong attention to detail. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES General Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Record and review daily journal entries, ensuring transactions are properly supported, coded and approved.
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts in line with company policies and applicable accounting standards (IFRS or local GAAP).
• Process and review accruals, prepayments, provisions and fixed-asset additions, disposals and depreciation.
• Manage petty cash, employee advances and expense claims. Accounts Payable & Receivable
• Review supplier invoices for purchase orders and goods-received notes before payment.
• Prepare payment schedules and supplier statements of account.
• Issue customer invoices, follow up on collections and prepare receivable ageing reports. Reconciliations & Month-End Close
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and reconcile key balance-sheet accounts (customers, suppliers, inventory, VAT, payroll).
• Carry out month-end and year-end closing procedures within agreed deadlines.
• Support inventory counts and reconciles inventory records to the general ledger. Financial Reporting
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements: income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement.
• Prepare management reports and variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and prior periods.
• Assist in preparing the annual budget and periodic forecasts. Tax & Compliance
• Prepare and file VAT, withholding tax, payroll tax and corporate income tax returns in line with local tax laws.
• Keep tax records and supporting documents organised and ready for inspection.
• Stay up to date with changes in tax regulations and electronic invoicing requirements. Audit & Internal Controls
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documents for external and internal auditors.
• Respond to auditor queries and follow up on agreed recommendations. Apply internal controls and suggest Job Requirements QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce.
• Professional certification (CMA, CPA, ACCA or equivalent) is a strong plus, or currently working towards one. Experience
• 3 to 5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a company or an audit firm.
• Proven experience with the full accounting cycle up to financial statements.
• Practical experience preparing tax returns and dealing with auditors. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES Technical Skills
• Solid knowledge of accounting principles and IFRS.
• Working knowledge of local tax regulations (VAT, withholding, payroll and corporate tax).
• Hands-on experience with an ERP or accounting system (e.g. SAP, Oracle, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel: pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS and basic reporting.
• Good written and spoken English. Personal Skills
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good time management and ability to meet deadlines, especially at month-end.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving.
• Integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information. Team player who also works independently with minimal supervision