Junior Accountant
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Xolo Investment Ltd is hiring a Junior Accountant to join its team in Nairobi. The role involves maintaining accurate books of accounts, reconciling daily financial transactions, preparing management accounts, and supporting statutory compliance including eTIMS, VAT, and PAYE. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented, hold CPA qualification or be a finalist, and have at least one year of relevant accounting experience.
- CPA qualification or CPA finalist required
- At least 1 year of relevant accounting experience needed
- Onsite full-time role based in Nairobi
- Experience with accounting software/ERP is an advantage
- Applicants should indicate CPA status, experience, and expected salary
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At Xolo Investment Ltd, we are driven by bold vision and powered by strong action. We are strategic leaders, transforming opportunities into realities and building sustainable wealth. With a strong presence in East Africa, we are strategically positioned in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC, with ambitious plans to expand across Africa. Our vision is to dominat...
Junior Accountant
Job Type
Full Time
,
Onsite
Qualification
BA/BSc/HND
,
Diploma
,
MBA/MSc/MA
,
Professional Certificate
Experience
- 1 year
- Location
- Nairobi
- Job Field
- Finance / Accounting / Audit
- Xolo Energy Ltd is a growing energy and distribution company building a technology-enabled network of fuel stations and related businesses across Kenya and the wider East African region.
- We are looking for a
- young, disciplined and detail-oriented Accountant
- to join our team and take responsibility for the company's day-to-day accounting and financial records.
- Key
- .
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
- Good understanding of Kenyan accounting and taxation requirements.
- Strong Excel skills.
- with accounting software/ERP systems will be an advantage.
- Good numerical and analytical skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality.
- The Ideal Candidate
- We are looking for someone
- young, ambitious and hands-on
- , who wants to grow with a rapidly developing company.
- The successful candidate should not be someone who only waits for instructions. They should be able to look at a financial process, identify what is missing, and help build a better system.
- in
- fuel, retail, logistics, distribution or multi-branch businesses
- will be an added advantage.
- Check how your CV aligns with this job
- Method of Application
- Interested candidates should submit their
- CV
- indicating their CPA status, relevant
- and expected salary.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Build your CV for free.
- Download in different templates.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts.
- Record and reconcile daily financial transactions.
- Prepare bank, supplier and customer reconciliations.
- Maintain accounts payable and receivable records.
- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
- Assist with cash-flow monitoring and budgeting.
- Handle invoicing, receipts and payment documentation.
- Ensure proper filing and maintenance of financial records.
- Assist with
- eTIMS, VAT, PAYE, withholding tax and other statutory
Requirements
- .
- Monitor transactions across Xolo's business operations and identify discrepancies or unusual transactions.
- Support preparation of financial information required by banks, suppliers and management.
- Work closely with management to improve financial controls and reporting systems.
- Assist with audits and other financial reviews when required.
- CPA qualification or CPA finalist
- is required.
- At least
- 1 year of relevant accounting work