Junior Accountant

About the role

Brites Management Services is hiring a Junior Accountant in Mombasa on a full-time basis. The salary is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. The role covers bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, bank and account reconciliations, tax compliance and assistance with financial reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, recording daily transactions such as invoices, receipts, payments, expenses and journal entries, and keeping financial documents properly filed.
• Process supplier invoices, payment requests and expense claims, monitor customer accounts, follow up on outstanding invoices and reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Prepare regular bank reconciliations and reconcile general ledger, supplier and customer accounts and other financial schedules.
• Assist in preparing and submitting VAT returns, maintain VAT records and support other statutory tax returns.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and financial statements, analyse transactions and expenditure and support budgeting and expense monitoring.

Required profile

• Degree in Commerce (BCom), preferably in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA qualification, at least CPA Part II.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience.
• Good knowledge of VAT, VAT returns and statutory tax compliance requirements.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting and reconciliation procedures.

Candidates who meet the qualifications should send their CV by email to the company's recruitment team. Interviews are held on a rolling basis until the position is filled, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.