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
HOW TO APPLY:
