Accounts Assistant

Our Client is looking to hire an Assistant Accountant on a fixed term contract of three years. The assistant accountant will support the client in financial and record keeping processes. The role holder is expected to undertake payment processing, record keeping and provide support to the senior accountant. This contract is non-renewable and is subject to availability of funds.

Job responsibilities

• Prepare payments, ensure timely approval and proper allocation of project expenses
• Prepare M-PESA disbursements and ensure proper reconciliation and replenishment
• Support travel arrangements through processing travel advances and expenses
• Preparation and input journal entries into the system
• Ensure timely remittance of PAYE, WHT, NITA,HELB and VAT
• Ensure remittance of statutory payment schedules to service providers
• Support internal and external audits
• Reconcile supplier statements with the supplier ledger on a timely basis
• Printing and filing of payment vouchers
• Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related disciplines
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent current certification required
• Two years’ experience in a busy finance office
• Knowledge of financial software applications. Knowledge of Nav 365 will be an added advantage.
• Fluency in spoken and written English