Junior Accountant

Job Description
JOB DESCRIPTON
Responsibilities

Posting of payments to the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. 
Responding to any queries regarding loan repayments, Top Ups OR Clients contributions.
Confirming loans details on the loan payment vouchers against entries in the loan management system.
Preparing daily disbursements and collections reports.
Collections reports includes 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 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). 

Needed experience and skills 

Proven experience as a junior accountant in a micro finance ·
At least 2 years’ experience in a similar position 
Hands-on experience working with general ledgers
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) is required.
Why Odyssey Capital? 
An opportunity to expand one’s experience and exposure in accounting and Finance. 
A chance to sharpen your numerical, analysis and accounting Skills.