Purpose of the role:

• We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support the accounting department by handling accounts payable and accounts receivable, performing bank reconciliations, assisting with month-end and year-end closing, preparing financial statements, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Proficiency in accounting software, excellent attention to detail, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse financial information and prepare balance sheets.
• Coordinate with management and staff to prepare budgets.
• Ensure compliance with organizational guidelines and procedures.
• Resolve accounts payable and receivable issues or queries.
• Accurately perform daily reconciliations.
• Comply with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for SMEs for financial statements.
• Assist in financial and tax audits, and general ledger preparation.
• Prepare and present the monthly detailed management accounts that include cash flow, profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and related schedules with analysis.
• Analyse cost structures and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Support audit processes and liaise with external auditors.
• Complete end-of-month close procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related Finance
• Familiarity with software – Sage
• 3- 5 years of accounting work experience