• We are looking for an ambitious Intern as a Junior Accountant to provide support to the financial department by managing daily accounting tasks. You will be part of a team of professionals working to maintain order and transparency for the company s finances. Preparing financial statements and reporting are a large part of the junior accountant s day-to-day work. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in accounting principles and able to work comfortably with numbers and attention to detail. The goal is to contribute to the overall efficient operation of the department and help the company be fully aware of its financial condition. This way it can make the right decisions and accomplish long term success.

Responsibilities

• Post and process journal entries to ensure all business transactions are recorded
• 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

Skills

• Proven experience as a junior accountant/attachee
• 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. SAP)
• Qualifications (CPA or ACCA) is a plus but not required
• BSc/Ba in accounting, finance, economics or relevant field

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

This Job Is:

• Open to applicants still pursuing their studies, provided they are available for at least twelve months from the time of adsorption.
• A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education

Work Remotely: Occsionally

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• Innovative -- prefers working in unconventional ways or on tasks that require creativity

Job Types: Full-time

• Pay: KES 15,000 - 23,000 per Month

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift - Monday to Friday
• Minor tasks remotely over the weekend

Experience:

• Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year
• Location: In person