The Role
The Junior Accountant will support financial record-keeping, reporting, and compliance tasks while gaining valuable finance experience. Responsibilities include data entry, financial administration, compliance documentation, and supporting regional operations, while learning and developing financial skills.
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Junior Accountant
Location: Koolboks Finance Department
Reporting to: Chief Accountant – Global
Role Overview:
We are looking for a highly motivated Junior Accountant to join our finance team. This position
offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial record-keeping,
reporting, and administrative support across various operations. The ideal candidate will be
responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with reporting tasks, and
supporting compliance initiatives, ensuring adherence to both internal policies and external
regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
1.Data Entry & Management:
∙Accurately input financial data into the system and maintain up-to-date financial
records.
∙Assist with transaction reconciliation and ensure data integrity.
∙Support the finance team in updating and verifying financial information.
2.Financial Administration:
∙Assist in the preparation of financial reports and documentation.
∙Organize and maintain invoices, receipts, and payment records.
∙Help track outstanding payments and resolve discrepancies as needed.
3.Compliance & Documentation:
∙Ensure all financial records adhere to company policies and relevant regulations.
∙Maintain organized filing systems for both digital and physical financial documents.
∙Assist with compiling data for audits or financial analysis.
4.Support for East Africa & France Operations:
∙Work closely with the finance team to understand and support various regional financial
processes.
∙Provide administrative assistance for finance-related queries.
∙Contribute to the preparation of reports on financial transactions for management.
5.Learning & Development:
∙Gain exposure to finance processes and best practices
∙Participate in training opportunities to develop financial skills
∙Offer suggestions for process improvements based on observations.
Qualifications & Experience
∙Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
∙1 year of experience in finance, preferably in a fast-growing company.
Key Skills & Competencies:
∙Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
∙Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial data management tools.
∙Ability to handle confidential financial information with integrity.
∙Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
∙Effective written and verbal communication skills.
∙Eagerness to learn and adapt to new financial systems and processes.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
- 1 year of experience in finance, preferably in a fast-growing company
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The Company
What We Do
Koolboks specializes in innovative solar-powered refrigeration solutions, providing affordable and sustainable cooling technology to communities, aiming to improve food and medicine preservation, especially in off-grid areas.
