Junior Accountant at Emerge Egress Consulting

Role Objective

• Our client, a rapidly growing retail chain in Nairobi, is seeking to recruit a proactive and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support daily financial operations across its stores.
• This position offers a great opportunity for candidates looking to build solid experience in retail finance, inventory management, and statutory compliance within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts and bank statements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial reports including Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Handle daily store transactions and reconcile POS (Point of Sale) reports against cash, card, and mobile payments.
• Reconcile daily sales with bank deposits to ensure accuracy and completeness of revenue records.
• Support inventory management through participation in stock-takes and reconciliation of physical stock with system records.
• Identify and report stock variances and assist in implementing control measures.
• Verify supplier invoices against Goods Received Notes (GRNs) prior to payment processing.
• Support Accounts Payable functions and maintain accurate supplier reconciliations.
• Assist in payroll processing including computation of wages, overtime, and commissions.
• Support the preparation and filing of VAT, PAYE, and other statutory deductions.
• Assist in budget preparation and provide basic variance analysis where necessary.
• Ensure proper filing and maintenance of financial records in line with company policies.
• Support audit processes by preparing required documentation.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by management.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• CPA Foundation or CPA Part I.
• Minimum 2 years’ accounting experience, preferably in retail or supermarket operations.
• Experience with POS reconciliation and inventory accounting is an added advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Key Competencies

• Strong integrity and sense of responsibility
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced retail setting.