Account Assistant, VisionFund Kenya

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