Junior Accountant
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About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented Junior Accountant to support the Senior Accountant in managing day-to-day accounting operations for iGaming and Fintech businesses.
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Responsibilities
- Assist the Senior Accountant with daily accounting and finance activities
- Record financial transactions accurately in ZOHO Books
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, payment gateways, wallets, merchant accounts, and other balance sheet accounts
- Prepare and maintain accounting schedules and supporting documentation
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions
- Assist in month end and year end closing activities
- Prepare journal entries and ensure proper accounting records are maintained
- Support VAT, tax, and regulatory compliance by preparing required schedules and documentation
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all supporting documents are properly filed
- Assist in management reporting
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2–3 years of accounting experience preferred
- Experience using ZOHO Books or similar accounting software
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS
- Strong experience in bank, payment gateway, and account reconciliations
- Good understanding of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial reporting
- Basic knowledge of VAT, taxation, and statutory compliance
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills
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Job Summary
- We are looking for a detail oriented and analytical Junior Accountant to join our finance team.
- The successful candidate will support the Senior Accountant in managing day to day accounting operations for our iGaming and Fintech businesses.
- This role requires strong Excel skills, experience with account reconciliations, familiarity with ZOHO Books, and a solid understanding of basic accounting principles and tax requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Senior Accountant with daily accounting and finance activities.
- Record financial transactions accurately in ZOHO Books.
- Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of bank accounts, payment gateways, wallets, merchant accounts, and other balance sheet accounts.
- Prepare and maintain accounting schedules and supporting documentation.
- Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
- Assist in month end and year end closing activities.
- Prepare journal entries and ensure proper accounting records are maintained.
- Support VAT, tax, and regulatory compliance by preparing required schedules and documentation.
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all supporting documents are properly filed.
- Assist in management reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls.
- Perform other accounting and administrative duties assigned by the Senior Accountant.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 2–3 years of accounting experience is preferred.
- Experience using ZOHO Books or similar accounting software.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, SUMIFS, and basic formulas.
- Strong experience in bank, payment gateway, and account reconciliations.
- Good understanding of accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial reporting.
- Basic knowledge of VAT, taxation, and statutory compliance.
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.
- Experience in the iGaming, Fintech, payments, or digital services industry is an advantage.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with payment processors, merchant accounts, and digital wallet reconciliations.
- Experience handling high volume financial transactions.
- Ability to learn quickly and adapt in a fast paced environment.
- High level of integrity and confidentiality when handling financial information.
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