Entry and Basic-level Accounting, finance, banking, insurance jobs in Nairobi, Kenya

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Account Assistant, VisionFund Kenya

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Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Section 3
  • Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Administration, Accounting or Finance

Key Competencies:

Technical Skills:

  • Basic knowledge of accounting principles
  • Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel
  • Understanding of tax, payroll, and statutory compliance concepts
  • Exposure to bank reconciliation & financial reporting

Soft Skills:

  • Attention to detail and willingness to learn
  • Analytical and problem-solving mindset
  • Time management and ability to support deadlines (improve TAT)
  • Integrity and professionalism
  • Good communication and teamwork


Key Responsibilities

Payment Processing

  • Process bank & M-Pesa payments, including business floats, statutory payments, invoices, and staff wages accurately.
  • Verify supplier invoices, ETR receipts, and LPOs.

Payroll Administration

  • Review payroll adjustments and reports.
  • Process payroll transactions and post monthly payroll journals.

Cash Flow Management

  • Monitor daily bank balances and maintain cash flow reports.
  • Manage short-term cash requirements and inter-bank transfers.

Bank Reconciliation

  • Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
  • Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate accounting records.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

  • Maintain and reconcile ledger accounts.
  • Post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
  • Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Prepare and post end-of-month journals.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

  • Prepare statutory tax returns/payments (VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, excise duty).
  • Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.

Reporting Support

  • Prepare funded project reports and monitor budgets.
  • Generate management reports.
  • Ensure proper safe custody management.

Any other Duties assigned or delegated

  • And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor


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