Junior Accountant Associate

Uliza Events is a start up that offers identification solutions across Africa, serving clients in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zambia, Ghana, and Nigeria. We work with top-tier event organizers, hotels, malls, theme parks, and corporate clients.

As we scale rapidly across regions, we require a Junior Accountant who is sharp, disciplined, and precise. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience filing VAT, PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, and income tax returns, and must bring structure, speed, and full ownership to the finance department.

Role Summary

This is a core finance role responsible for ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting and operations across all branches. You will be tasked with maintaining clean books, enforcing spending discipline, and closing financial gaps before they occur.

Key Responsibilities

• File Income Tax, VAT, PAYE, NSSF, and SHIF returns on time without fail.
  

• Maintain accurate transaction records for:
  

  • Sales (cash, M-PESA, bank)
    

  • Purchases and supplier payments
    

  • Petty cash and staff commissions
    

  • Payroll tracking and statutory deductions
    

• Ensure all data is recorded in Zoho Books—clean, traceable, and audit-ready.
  

• Prepare and deliver weekly and monthly financial reports.
  

• Reconcile inter-branch transfers and cross-country financial movements.
  

• Track stock purchases and validate the cost of goods sold.
  

• Support internal accountability by ensuring all expenses are approved, documented, and justified.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or CPAK (at least up to Section 4).
  

• Proven experience in filing VAT, PAYE, SHIF, NSSF, and Income Tax.
  

• Proficiency in Zoho Books, QuickBooks, or Excel-based accounting.
  

• Strong skills in financial reporting, reconciliation, and documentation.
  

• Able to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with minimal supervision.
  

• High integrity and strong attention to detail—zero tolerance for financial inaccuracies.
  

Benefits

• Salary of KES 15000/- ( NET )
  

• Exposure to multi-country accounting and branch coordination
  

• Opportunity to build your profile in a high-growth, Pan-African brand
  

• Clear growth path to mid-level accounting and financial management roles
  

• Access to a results-oriented, structured team environment focused on performance
  

• Opportunity of travelling to different countries.
  

How to Apply

Deadline: June 25, 2025

Only candidates with direct experience in statutory filings and structured accounting roles will be considered.