Lipa Later Junior Accountant Job

Junior Accountant Job, Latest Accounting Kenyan Job Vacancies 2022, 

Lipa Later is a risk free, point of sale credit option that allows retailers to sell goods
 and services in affordable monthly installments. Our mission is to be a financial partner that makes living more affordable, thereby enabling people to achieve their dreams.

To do this, we make use of financial inclusion and data-driven retail networks to increase the purchasing power of the 1-billion+ African consumers. The company is growing quickly, and as such, we are looking to recruit and onboard a team of industry leaders with the ambition and capacity to shape a bright future for the continent and determine the next frontiers of the retail and consumer market in Africa This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya.

Our Impact:

Success at Lipa Later means making life more affordable for our clients. Through joining our team, you will not only contribute towards the development of innovative products, but also play a crucial role in helping businesses, and individuals acquire the crucial items necessary to achieve their goals.

Our Team :

By joining our organization, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with, and learn from a diverse team of talented professionals

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Junior Accountant will be responsible for providing financial, administrative and clerical support to the organization.

• Confirming and updating all payments received that relates to loan repayments, Investor contributions, and Clients Top Up contributions.


• Posting of payments to the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.


• Responding to any queries regarding loan repayments, Top Ups, or Clients’ contributions.


• Confirming loan details on the loan payment vouchers against entries in the loan management system.


• Preparing daily disbursements and collections reports. Collections reports include Partial Receipts, Drop Offs, Nil (Zero) receipted accounts, and Full Settlements.


• Filling and retrieval of all payment vouchers relating to loans and expenses.


• Weekly reconciliation of Petty cash transactions and posting entries in the accounting system.


• Fully support the senior Accountant during the reporting and consolidation process.


• Aid in ensuring the reliability and integrity of the accounting system reporting.


• Analysis of actual vs budgeted figures and query variances.


• Working closely with auditors and ensuring this is done on a timely basis.


• Documenting procedures and maintain a strong internal control environment.


• Ad-hoc tasks required by the finance team (e.g. tax preparation).

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position


• Hands-on experience working with general ledgers


• Proficiency in SAGE accounting software


• Excellent organizing abilities


• Great attention to detail


• Good with numbers and figures and an analytical acumen


• Good understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices esp. IFRS/IAS and Kenyan GAAP


• Excellent knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with relevant accounting software


• Bachelor’s Degrees in the following subjects- Accounting or Finance


• Qualifications (e.g. CPA, ACCA, or CIMA) are required.

If interested, kindly send your CV to careers@lipalater.co.ke with the subject line ‘’Junior Accountant’’

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