Junior Accountant Last Date: 11/5/2025 Job Overview Job Title: Junior Accountant Location: Nairobi, Kenya. Role Summary: Our client a stockist and distributor of agricultural inputs, animal health products, and farm solutions, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to join the finance team and support the company’s accounting operations. Job Description Key Responsibilities Assist in recording daily financial transactions including sales, purchases, and payments. Prepare and maintain accurate ledgers, journals, and supporting documents. Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports. Reconcile bank statements, supplier accounts, and petty cash. Verify and process invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers. Monitor and follow up on accounts receivable and payable. Assist with inventory reconciliation and ensure accurate cost accounting for stock. Support in the preparation of tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, etc.) and compliance with statutory requirements. Participate in internal audits and assist with external audit preparation. Maintain organized accounting files and documentation for easy retrieval. Job Requirements Qualifications & Experience Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration. Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in an agrovet, retail, or agribusiness environment. Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP Next). Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and data entry accuracy. Basic understanding of tax laws, accounting principles, and financial reporting. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines. High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Assist in recording daily financial transactions including sales, purchases, and payments.
• Prepare and maintain accurate ledgers, journals, and supporting documents.
• Support the preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Reconcile bank statements, supplier accounts, and petty cash.
• Verify and process invoices, receipts, and payment vouchers.
• Monitor and follow up on accounts receivable and payable.
• Assist with inventory reconciliation and ensure accurate cost accounting for stock.
• Support in the preparation of tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, etc.) and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Participate in internal audits and assist with external audit preparation.
• Maintain organized accounting files and documentation for easy retrieval.

• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP Next).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel and data entry accuracy.
• Basic understanding of tax laws, accounting principles, and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and meet deadlines.
• High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in an agrovet, retail, or agribusiness environment.