Junior Accountant - Banking

Main Purpose
This role is part of the Shiriki Shared Services team, providing essential support in accounting operations across various entities. Key responsibilities include processing accounts payable transactions, maintaining financial records, managing reconciliations, and assisting with general accounting administration.

Purpose of Role

Main Purpose
This role is part of the Shiriki Shared Services team, providing essential support in accounting operations across various entities. Key responsibilities include processing accounts payable transactions, maintaining financial records, managing reconciliations, and assisting with general accounting administration.

Objectives of Role

Primary Functions
• Process accounts payable transactions, including receiving and verifying invoices.
• Prepare and submit payment documentation for review and processing.
• Manage payment batches and reconciliations in financial systems (e.g., BPM, SAGE).
• Maintain supplier records, including vendor management and updating supplier lists.
• Reconcile accounts payable sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Prepare and post month-end journals as required.
• Support fixed asset management, including updates to the fixed assets register.
• Assist with year-end close processes and external audits.
• Respond to and resolve queries related to financial transactions.
• Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding accounts.
• Support ad-hoc projects and special finance-related requests.
• Monitor and manage service desk requests, ensuring timely and accurate resolutions.

Experience and Qualifications

Relevant Financial Accounting or Financial Management Diploma or Degree.

Additional finance or accounting certification will be advantageous.

A valid passport is mandatory for Kigali Bank and Equity Bank access and must remain valid throughout employment.

1-3 years relevant experience as a Junior Accountant.

Relevant functional finance experience, with practical exposure to banking, cash management, reconciliations, journals and payment processes.

Proven competence in finance processes and systems, supported by strong accounting skills.

Experience working with banking platforms and engaging with internal stakeholders or banking partners.

A broad understanding of philanthropic operations and practices will be advantageous.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Working knowledge of SAGE or comparable accounting software and online banking platforms.

Ability to learn new applications and software systems effectively and efficiently.