Junior Accountant

Ideon Limited is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support its finance and accounting operations in Nairobi. The successful candidate will assist with maintaining accurate financial records, processing financial transactions, performing reconciliations and supporting the preparation of financial reports.

The role is suitable for an accounting or finance professional with 1–2 years of relevant

Experience

who has strong numerical accuracy, good organizational skills and practical knowledge of accounting systems. The successful applicant should also be comfortable using Microsoft Excel and other financial or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

The Junior Accountant will work closely with the finance team to ensure transactions are properly recorded, account balances are reconciled and financial information is available accurately and on time.

About Ideon Limited

Ideon Limited is a business services organization that provides solutions designed to help businesses expand and optimize their operations. The company provides end-to-end business enabling services across different industries and operates with an emphasis on professional standards, confidentiality and ethical service delivery.

The company's finance function supports these operations by ensuring financial transactions and records are properly maintained and that relevant accounting processes are carried out accurately.

with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.

Knowledge of bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.

Understanding of VAT and withholding tax processes.

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.

using accounting software or ERP systems.

Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

Good organizational and time-management skills.

High level of integrity and confidentiality.

Ability to work effectively as part of a finance team.

Ability to identify accounting errors and assist in resolving discrepancies.

in retail, inventory management or multi-branch operations will be an added advantage.

Who Should Apply?

This opportunity is suitable for junior accounting professionals who have a relevant university degree, CPA Part II or equivalent training and practical

in accounting.

Candidates who have

handling financial records, reconciliations, invoices, payments, accounts payable, accounts receivable and statutory tax support will be well suited to the role.

Applicants should demonstrate strong attention to detail because the position involves handling financial information where accuracy and proper documentation are important.

Career Opportunity

The Junior Accountant position provides an opportunity for an accounting professional to strengthen practical

across different areas of finance. The successful candidate can develop further skills in financial reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, accounting systems, audit support and financial controls.

The role may also provide valuable exposure to business operations and financial processes across different areas of an organization. Candidates interested in progressing toward positions such as Accountant, Senior Accountant, Finance Officer or other finance-related roles can gain relevant

through this opportunity.

Method of Application

Job Purpose

• The Junior Accountant will provide day-to-day accounting support and contribute to the effective management of the organization's financial records.
• The position involves processing invoices, payments and receipts, supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, performing different types of reconciliations and assisting with financial reporting.
• The successful candidate will also help identify accounting discrepancies, track outstanding balances and support compliance with applicable tax requirements.
• Key

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting and financial records.
• Process invoices, payments, receipts and other financial transactions.
• Assist with accounts payable activities and ensure supplier transactions are properly recorded.
• Support accounts receivable processes and monitor outstanding customer balances.
• Perform regular bank reconciliations to ensure accounting records agree with bank statements.
• Assist with supplier and customer account reconciliations.
• Support inventory-related reconciliations and accounting activities where required.
• Identify discrepancies, errors and unusual variances in financial records.
• Follow up on outstanding balances and support the resolution of accounting differences.
• Assist with the preparation of periodic financial reports.
• Support month-end and year-end accounting procedures.
• Assist the finance team during internal and external audit processes.
• Support statutory compliance activities, including VAT and withholding tax requirements.
• Maintain organized accounting documentation and supporting financial records.
• Use Microsoft Excel and accounting or ERP systems to record, analyze and manage financial information.
• Ensure accounting information is handled with confidentiality and accuracy.
• Support other finance and accounting activities assigned by management.
• Qualifications and

Requirements

• Applicants should meet the following
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field from a recognized institution.
• CPA Part II completed or an equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• At least 1–2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Practical understanding of basic accounting principles and financial record keeping.