Junior Accountant Job Nairobi Central Hardware
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At Nairobi Central Hardware Ltd., our mission is to provide the broadest selection of high-quality tools & accessories across Kenya & East Africa. Our product range supports the construction, manufacturing, plumbing, home renovation, & farming industries. We are passionate about delivering practical solutions & reliable service.
Job Summary
The Junior Accountant plays a key role in supporting the Finance Department, with a specific focus on managing the receivables function. This position is responsible for ensuring accurate & timely posting of customer transactions, maintaining financial records, & assisting the Senior Accountant in various accounting tasks as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Clear all backlog entries into Tally ERP, ensuring up-to-date records.
- Physically reconcile delivery notes against invoices & submit a detailed monthly report by the last day of every month.
- Organize & file signed/stamped copies of delivery notes, especially for after-hours deliveries.
- Handle daily posting of receivable withholding VAT entries & process customer credit notes promptly.
- Send customer statements via WhatsApp & email on time & maintain consistent communication.
- Oversee the entire receivables function, including ledger entries & reconciliations.
- Clear all entries in the suspense ledger in coordination with relevant stakeholders.
- Actively follow up on customer payments & ensure timely collections on due dates.
- Post the list of delayed payments every Monday morning on the Sales & Admin group.
- Update the Cheque Returns group with returned cheque information as needed.
- Create & maintain accurate ledgers for both cash & credit customers.
- Acknowledge communication in all relevant internal groups & proactively engage in issue resolution.
- Issue complimentary slips promptly for customer payments collected within Nairobi.
- Archive all past records properly & ensure systematic filing for quick retrieval.
- Ensure timely banking of all cheques received.
- Post withholding VAT receivables & returned cheque journals accurately in Tally.
- Maintain proper document filing & organize financial records.
- Reconcile customer accounts regularly & resolve discrepancies efficiently.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from a recognized institution.
- CPA Part II or higher will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience using Tally ERP for bank reconciliations, journal entries, and receivables management.
- Prior accounting experience in a trading, retail, or distribution company is preferred.
Key Requirement:
- High attention to detail & commitment to accuracy.
- Proficient in Tally ERP & Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
- Excellent time management & organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize & meet tight deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal & communication skills.
language
- English
- Kiswahili
- Gujarati (Optional)
REPORTING:
You will report to the Senior Accountant & CEO
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