Finance Assistant Job

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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.

How to Apply

If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 28^th May 2026 to the email careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis.