Finance & Accounts Assistant
📍 Nairobi 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ Accounting and Finance
Minimum Experience
1 year
Application Deadline
📅 28/11/2026
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Job Description
Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting Prepare, review, and maintain accurate accounting records, and reports in compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts. Perform general ledger reconciliations and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records Perform month-end and year-end closing activities. Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections. Custodian of the chart of accounts Accounts Receivable & Revenue Management Generate and process customer invoices. Monitor accounts receivable, follow up on overdue invoices, and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances. Manage contract milestones, billing, and reconciliations to prevent revenue leakage. Accounts Payable & Vendor Management Manage the accounts’ payable function, ensuring timely processing and payment of supplier invoices. Monthly payroll processing Verify payment requests and ensure compliance with approval workflows and procurement policies. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly. Cash & Treasury Management Perform monthly, quarterly and annual bank & Credit card accounts. Monitor cash flow and maintain adequate liquidity for operational requirements. Manage petty cash and ensure proper documentation and accountability. Support treasury activities, including payments, transfers, and cash forecasting. Asset Management Maintain the fixed asset register Coordinate periodic verification and annual stock-taking of company assets. Monitor asset movements and maintain appropriate supporting reports. Compliance & Audit Support Assist in monthly filing of statutory returns within stipulated deadlines. Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, financial regulations, and company policies. Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing required documentation. Assist in implementing and maintaining effective internal controls. Budget Monitoring & Business Support Monitor departmental expenditure against approved budgets and identify variances. Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions. Assist project managers and department heads in tracking project costs and profitability. Record keeping Ensure financial records are maintained in compliance with accepted policies and procedures Other duties Undertake any other finance and accounting duties as assigned. Key competencies Academic and professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field. Minimum of B plain in KCSE. Must be a CPA finalist. ICPAK Membership is an added advantage Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience Experience using ERP preferably Microsoft Business Central or similar systems. Proficient in Microsoft Excel. Essential Skills Knowledge of IFRS and GAAP. Knowledge of tax regulations and statutory compliance requirements. Experience with financial reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management. Ability to analyse financial data and prepare insightful management reports. Understanding of project accounting and service-based business models is an added advantage. High level of integrity and the ability to protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential. Ability to develop effective working relationships internally at different levels and externally with company clients & suppliers. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills and be attentive to detail Great team player, strategic thinker, deadline & result-driven and highly organized.
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