Junior Accountant

KCL is seeking a diligent Junior Accountant to support the Finance function by carrying out accurate and timely accounting operations. This position emphasizes maintaining ledger integrity, performing reconciliations, and preparing for audits. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, takes ownership of transactional accuracy, and works effectively in a high-volume environment. With a minimum of three years of experience, the Junior Accountant supports vendor payments, tax compliance, and data integrity across accounting systems, ensuring that financial processes run smoothly and in compliance with statutory regulations. The role involves hands-on management of transaction processing, ledger scrutiny, and audit preparation, requiring proficiency in common accounting software and strong knowledge of Excel for data handling. The Junior Accountant does not manage a team but collaborates closely within the finance function to meet deadlines, resolve discrepancies, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position demands strong organizational skills, the ability to analyze issues and implement solutions, and a commitment to sustaining high standards of financial accuracy and control.
Responsibilities
 

• Process payment, receipt, and journal vouchers accurately and with complete supporting documentation.
• Ensure all accounting entries are timely, correctly coded, and consistently recorded to maintain ledger integrity.
• Maintain organized and accessible records to facilitate audits and internal reviews.
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations, identifying and resolving any discrepancies proactively.
• Conduct detailed ledger analysis to spot inconsistencies or unusual account balances and inform corrective actions.
• Support data cleanup initiatives to clear audit backlogs and ensure reliable financial reporting.
• Assist with vendor payment processing and expense verification to uphold vendor relationship efficiency.
• Maintain schedules and tracking for key accounts, including fixed assets and advances settlement.
• Prepare withholding tax workings, statements, and assist with sales and income tax filings to ensure compliance.
• Operate accounting or ERP systems (e.g., Sidat Hyder) to maintain accuracy and consistency of financial data across different modules.
• Prepare schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to assist with internal and external audits.
• Respond promptly and thoroughly to audit queries to support a smooth audit process.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and uphold high accuracy in all accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Handle repetitive, high-volume financial operations efficiently under tight timelines and pressure.
• Identify transactional and reconciliation issues, perform preliminary analysis, and propose appropriate solutions before escalating.
• Utilize Microsoft Excel for filters, lookups, and basic reconciliations to support financial data management.