Assistant Accountant – Receivables

The Assistant Accountant – Receivables will be responsible for managing the verification, reconciliation and recording of sales against funds received across various payment channels, including cash, M-Pesa and bank cards. The role ensures that funds collected are properly received and cleared in the company bank accounts and that the correct commissions are accounted for.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile all daily cash-up reports on a T+1 basis before 12:00 noon.
• Perform daily reconciliation of cash and bank accounts.
• Transfer funds from Undeposited Funds accounts to the correct control and bank accounts.
• Ensure relevant control accounts are reconciled and cleared at the end of each day.
• Prepare weekly reconciliation reports for the Finance Manager and submit monthly reports by the required deadlines.
• Process approved store credit notes and maintain all supporting documentation.
• Prepare and submit monthly credit note reports to the Finance Manager.
• Reconcile all cash books at month-end and ensure completion of the End Month Cash Procedure Form.
• Account for and report on the purchase, redemption and recording of vouchers.
• Maintain properly labelled, identifiable and chronological files for reports and supporting documents.
• Maintain assigned daily ledgers and ensure accurate and timely updates.
• Automate AR1 processes and reports where applicable.
• Perform other duties assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
• CPA (K) or CIMA qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Strong experience in accounts receivable, reconciliations and financial reporting.

Core Competencies

• Excellent reconciliation and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work with deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Good knowledge of accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Strong integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.