Account Assistant, VisionFund Kenya
Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 28/11/2026
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Job Description
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
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