Job Description
• An Entry-Level Accountant (Junior Associate) provides foundational accounting and audit support under the supervision of senior accountants and audit managers.
Responsibilites
Bookkeeping & Record Maintenance :
• Posting journal entries
• Updating general ledger accounts
• Maintaining proper documentation of transactions
• Filing and organizing client financial records.
Bank & Account Reconciliation :
• Preparing bank reconciliation statements
• Reconciling receivables and payables
• Identifying and reporting discrepancies.
Audit Assistance :
• Assisting with audit fieldwork
• Preparing working papers and audit schedules
• Vouching transactions and reviewing supporting documents
• Conducting stock counts or basic verification procedures.
Financial Reporting Support :
• Assisting in preparation of financial statements
• Drafting management accounts
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing processes :
Tax & Compliance Support :
• Assisting with VAT, PAYE, and other statutory computations
• Preparing schedules for tax filings
• Ensuring client records comply with regulatory standards.
Administrative Duties :
• Data entry into accounting software
• Communicating with clients for outstanding documents
• Supporting senior team members on assigned tasks.
Qualifications
• Interested candidates should possess a Bachelor`s Degree with 1 - 3 years of experience.
Required Skills :
• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Attention to detail
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to meet deadlines.