Junior Accountant
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
A. Transaction Processing and Record Keeping
· Record daily financial transactions accurately and on time, ensuring that all entries are supported by appropriate documentation.
· Prepare, process, and maintain invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, expense claims, and other accounting records.
· Maintain organized physical and electronic filing systems for financial documents and supporting schedules.
· Enter and update financial data in Tally and other approved systems, checking for completeness, accuracy, and correct account coding.
B. Reconciliations and Banking
· Assist with bank, cash, supplier, customer, and other balance reconciliations on a regular basis.
· Monitor receipts and payments, follow up on outstanding items, and promptly report unreconciled differences to the supervisor.
· Support banking activities, including preparation of payment instructions and maintenance of bank records, subject to authorized approval.
· Maintain petty cash records, verify supporting receipts, and assist with petty cash counts and reconciliations.
C. Payroll and Statutory Compliance
· Assist in preparing payroll schedules and checking payroll inputs, deductions, and supporting documentation.
· Assist with the calculation, reconciliation, and timely processing of statutory deductions and contributions, including PAYE, SDL, NSSF, WCF, and City Service Levy, where applicable.
· Prepare supporting schedules and assist with the timely filing and payment of statutory returns to the relevant authorities, subject to review and approval.
· Maintain records of statutory submissions, payment confirmations, and related correspondence.
D. Reporting and Audit Support
· Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, schedules, and management information.
· Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, accrual schedules, and documentation of balances.
· Provide supporting documents and schedules for internal and external audits and respond to routine audit requests through the supervisor.
· Identify and report unusual transactions, discrepancies, missing documentation, or potential control weaknesses.
E. Internal Controls and Process Improvement
· Follow approved financial procedures, delegated authority limits, and internal control requirements.
· Check that transactions are properly authorized and supported before processing; escalate exceptions for review.
· Help identify opportunities to improve the accuracy, efficiency, and organization of finance and administrative processes.
· Handle financial and employee information confidentially and maintain professional integrity in all duties.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Less than 2 years’ experience in accounting or finance (internship or entry-level experience accepted).
- Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and statutory requirements.
- High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Integrity and commitment to confidentiality in financial matters.
Required Skills and Competencies
· High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and numerical aptitude.
· Strong organization, time management, and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
· Good analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to investigate discrepancies.
· Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
· Ability to work independently on assigned tasks while seeking guidance when necessary.
· Integrity, discretion, and strict confidentiality when handling financial information.
Willingness to learn, accept feedback, and develop technical accounting skills