Accounts Assistant (NGO) – Nairobi, Kenya

Our client, a respected mission-driven organization with operations across Africa, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support its Finance Department.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, compliance, and efficient financial administration.

Key Responsibilities

Record and maintain accurate financial transactions, including bank, cash, and credit entries, while ensuring all accounting records are up to date in the General Ledger.

Process invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, expense claims, and manage accounts payable and receivable in accordance with approved financial procedures.

Perform monthly bank and cash reconciliations, resolve outstanding reconciling items, and support budget monitoring and expenditure tracking.

Prepare schedules, payment vouchers, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits while maintaining an organized and secure financial filing system.

Support compliance with statutory requirements, internal financial controls, procurement procedures, and organizational policies.

Provide financial and administrative support to programme teams and other departments as required to facilitate efficient financial operations.

Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in support of the Finance Department.

Key Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and CPA(K).

Past and recent experience in an accounting or finance role.

Experience working within an NGO, faith-based organization, donor-funded project, or similar environment is highly desirable.

Experience using an accounting ERP system is an added advantage.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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