Junior Accountant

Location: Nairobi
Department: Finance
Reports to: Finance Manager
Industry: Fintech

Our Values and Culture
If you are looking for a dynamic and fast-paced environment, you are in the right place. Customer centricity is at
the core of our organization, our customers always come first. We actively listen to their needs and strive not just
to meet expectations, but to exceed them. We value professionalism and conduct ourselves with integrity in all our
engagements. Collaboration is central to how we work; we believe in teamwork and working together to achieve
shared goals and objectives.

Role Overview
Our client is on a mission to make it easy for online merchants to seamlessly receive funds from their customers at
the customers’ point of convenience, creating a reliable and frictionless payment experience. This is achieved
through building a robust financial infrastructure tailored to the evolving needs of modern businesses.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Junior Accountant with experience in fintech and audit
environments to support daily finance operations, reconciliations, and reporting across group entities.

Key Responsibilities
• Manage the full petty cash cycle, including reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register in accordance with company policy.
• Assist in maintaining and reconciling general ledger accounts.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records.
• Validate and review transactions within the accounting system.
• Reconcile bank statements, digital wallets, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Review daily reconciliation reports and advise on merchant and payment partner balances, rolling
reserves, and settlements (daily and monthly).
• Prepare and share platform reconciliation reports with merchants and payment partners.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes for group entities.
• Assist in providing documentation and information during statutory and tax audits.
• Perform any other ad-hoc duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (minimum Second-Class Upper Division).
• CPA (K) finalist or ACCA qualified.
• 2–3 years’ experience in a fast-paced environment with exposure to end-to-end finance processes,
preferably within a group structure.
• Prior experience in an audit firm is highly desirable.
• Previous experience working in a fintech start-up is an added advantage.
Technical and Professional Skills
• Strong understanding of IFRSs and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Solid knowledge of internal financial controls.
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably QuickBooks and/or Zoho.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.

Personal Attributes
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-driven, proactive, and eager to stay updated on industry trends and best practices.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV highlighting relevant experience to careers@orchidhr.co.ke with the subject line: Application for Junior Accountant by 15th February 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.