The Junior Accountant role at Peoplelink Consultants Ltd is responsible for supporting the finance department by executing core accounting functions, with a focus on managing receivables, payables, cash management, and ensuring strict financial compliance and internal control adherence.
Responsibilities
Raise and post customer invoices accurately while ensuring timely allocation of customer receipts.
Prepare and dispatch customer statements and assist in following up on outstanding balances.
Validate and post supplier invoices against approved supporting documentation and allocate payments correctly.
Manage supplier relationships by responding to queries and resolving discrepancies promptly.
Prepare bank reconciliations within agreed timelines and maintain accurate petty cash records.
Review and process staff expense claims in strict adherence to company policy.
Assist with month-end close activities, including the preparation of reconciliations for assigned balance sheet accounts.
Support the preparation of management schedules and assist with audit and statutory documentation requests.
Ensure all financial transactions are supported by approved source documents and maintain clear audit trails.
Adhere to internal controls, standard operating procedures, and statutory requirements while maintaining organized financial archives.
Requirements
The ideal candidate must meet the following criteria:
Hold a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field combined with at least CPA Part II qualification.
Possess 1-2 years of relevant professional experience in accounting or finance.
Demonstrate working knowledge of various accounting systems and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Exhibit strong attention to detail and accuracy in all financial documentation and reporting.
Maintain solid reconciliation and transaction processing skills, capable of handling high volumes consistently.
Demonstrate excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines reliably.
Possess clear written and verbal communication skills for effective team and stakeholder interaction.
Uphold high standards of integrity and confidentiality while strictly following operational procedures.
How to Apply
Send your CV to: jobs@peoplelink.co.ke with the job title as the subject.