Emerge Egress Consulting is a Management and Training Consulting established in 2017 (herein referred as EEC). EEC specializes in offering tailored and proficient HR Management training and team building services. We examine issues of concern in depth and we have specialized in training which looks at the demand for potential success of Government, Local ...

Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.

Role Objective

This Finance Assistant position is focused on supporting the company’s daily financial operations within a fast-paced retail environment. The role combines accounting, cash management, and inventory control.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The successful candidate will support the finance department in day-to-day accounting and operational functions, including:

• Maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts and bank statements.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Reconciling daily Point of Sale (POS) transactions against cash, card, and mobile payments.
• Verifying daily sales records against bank deposits to ensure revenue accuracy.
• Supporting stock management processes through stock counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Investigating and reporting stock variances while supporting inventory control measures.
• Reviewing supplier invoices against Goods Received Notes (GRNs) before payment processing.
• Supporting Accounts Payable processes and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assisting in payroll preparation, including overtime and commission calculations.
• Supporting statutory compliance processes including VAT, PAYE, and other deductions.
• Assisting in budgeting and basic financial analysis.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Supporting audit preparation and responding to audit requirements.
• Performing any other finance-related duties as assigned.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• CPA Foundation Level or CPA Part I qualification.
• At least 2 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in POS reconciliations and inventory accounting will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in accounting software and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Key Competencies

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• Maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts and bank statements.
• Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial reports, including Profit & Loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Reconciling daily Point of Sale (POS) transactions against cash, card, and mobile payments.
• Verifying daily sales records against bank deposits to ensure revenue accuracy.
• Supporting stock management processes through stock counts and inventory reconciliations.
• Investigating and reporting stock variances while supporting inventory control measures.
• Reviewing supplier invoices against Goods Received Notes (GRNs) before payment processing.
• Supporting Accounts Payable processes and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assisting in payroll preparation, including overtime and commission calculations.
• Supporting statutory compliance processes including VAT, PAYE, and other deductions.
• Assisting in budgeting and basic financial analysis.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Supporting audit preparation and responding to audit requirements.
• Performing any other finance-related duties as assigned.

• Proficiency in accounting software and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• High integrity and accountability.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.

• CPA Foundation Level or CPA Part I qualification.
• At least 2 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in POS reconciliations and inventory accounting will be an added advantage.