Junior Accountant

Job Summary

The Junior Accountant is responsible for assisting with day-to-day accounting and finance activities, maintaining accurate financial records, processing invoices and payments, and supporting the accounting team with financial reports and reconciliations.

Key Responsibilities

• Record daily accounting transactions in the accounting system.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Receive, verify, and record invoices and supporting documents.
• Prepare payment requests, cheques, and bank transfers as instructed.
• Monitor outstanding receivables and payables.
• Maintain proper filing of invoices, receipts, vouchers, and other financial documents.
• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and schedules.
• Verify transactions to ensure accuracy and avoid duplicate entries.
• Assist with payroll-related accounting and WPS transactions, when required.
• Assist with VAT-related records, documentation, and reports.
• Follow up on pending invoices, payments, and supporting documents.
• Assist senior accountants during month-end and year-end closing.
• Provide accounting documents and information required for audits.
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and properly maintained.
• Perform other accounting and administrative duties assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting experience is preferred.
• Good knowledge of basic accounting principles and bookkeeping.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.