KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Financial Records

• Record and accurately maintain day-to-day financial transactions.
• Prepare and maintain accounting records, schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with processing payments, receipts, invoices and other financial transactions.
• Ensure financial information is accurately captured and properly filed.

💰 Loan & Portfolio Accounting

• Support the accounting and reconciliation of loan disbursements and repayments.
• Maintain accurate records relating to customer loan accounts.
• Assist in monitoring loan-related transactions and outstanding balances.
• Support the finance team in maintaining accurate portfolio and receivables records.

📊 Reconciliations & Reporting

• Perform regular bank, cash and ledger reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies in financial records.
• Assist in preparing periodic financial reports and management schedules.
• Maintain accurate financial trackers and supporting schedules.

📥 Receivables & Collections Support

• Support monitoring of customer receivables and outstanding balances.
• Assist in tracking collections and ensuring payments are correctly allocated.
• Follow up on discrepancies and unidentified payments where required.

📋 Compliance & Administration

• Maintain proper documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
• Support statutory and financial reporting processes.
• Ensure accounting records are maintained in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance department.

👤 THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

Minimum Requirements:

✔ Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
✔ CPA qualification or progress towards CPA will be an added advantage.
✔ Previous experience in accounting, finance or financial operations.
✔ Experience within microfinance, lending, SACCOs or other financial services environments will be a strong advantage.
✔ Good understanding of bank and ledger reconciliations.
✔ Strong numerical and analytical skills.
✔ Good knowledge of MS Excel/Google Sheets and accounting systems.
✔ Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
✔ Ability to work with confidential financial and customer information.
✔ Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
✔ High level of integrity, accountability and professionalism.