Accounts Assistant

• Maintain accurate and current accounting records and financial transactions.
• Enter and reconcile daily transactions using QuickBooks.
• Support the upkeep of the general ledger and related schedules.
• Prepare and handle payment vouchers, receipts, invoices, and other accounting paperwork.
• Assist in managing both accounts payable and accounts receivable tasks.
• Follow up on overdue customer payments and help reconcile supplier accounts.
• Conduct regular reconciliations of bank statements, cash, supplier accounts, and customer accounts.
• Manage petty cash records and perform petty cash reconciliations.
• Ensure all financial transactions have appropriate supporting documents.
• Help prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Provide supporting schedules and documentation for financial reporting.
• Assist with accounting procedures at month-end and year-end.
• Identify and report discrepancies or unusual transactions to senior finance staff.
• Prepare information and documentation needed for audits.
• Ensure transactions comply with the organisation's financial policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper filing and secure storage of financial records.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of internal financial controls.
• Verify that financial transactions have proper authorisation before processing.
• Assist with compliance related to accounting, tax, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality of financial and company information.
• Support budgeting, cash-flow monitoring, and financial analysis as needed.
• Create spreadsheets, schedules, and financial summaries using Microsoft Excel.
• Provide assistance with ad hoc accounting and administrative tasks.
• Communicate with suppliers, customers, banks, and other stakeholders on routine finance matters.
• Keep the accounting filing system organised and easy to access.

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field is required.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience as an Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or in a similar role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Good understanding of accounts receivable, accounts payable, inventory management, VAT, and statutory compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping practices, and financial controls.
• Familiarity with statutory and tax compliance is an advantage.

The salary is KSh 50,000 net per month.

Submit your CV through the employer's official contact if you meet the qualifications and experience required. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The employer has not published a closing date.