Accounts Assistant

Role Overview

The Accounts Assistant maintains accurate day-to-day financial records, from processing invoices and receipts to keeping the general ledger current in QuickBooks. The role also supports cash control, reconciliations, statutory compliance and audit preparation, helping the finance team rely on complete, well-organised information for reporting and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Enter transactions, invoices, receipts and payment vouchers accurately, and post daily activity in QuickBooks.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare supporting schedules for periodic financial reporting.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, monitor customer balances and coordinate payments to suppliers.
• Reconcile bank accounts, cash, customer accounts and supplier statements; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Track overdue customer invoices and follow up to support timely collection.
• Administer petty cash, maintain disbursement records and conduct periodic cash counts.
• Help prepare monthly management reports and year-end closing schedules, and compile records for internal and external audits.
• Support VAT and other tax and statutory requirements, maintain secure financial files, and assist with budgeting and cash-flow monitoring.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related business discipline.
• At least three years of practical accounting experience in an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role.
• Manufacturing-sector experience is an advantage.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles, inventory tracking, accounts payable and receivable, VAT and tax compliance.
• Strong numerical accuracy and care when entering data and completing reconciliations.
• Professional communication skills for working with suppliers, banks and colleagues, together with sound discretion when handling confidential financial information.
• Willingness to work full-time on-site at the Kiambu Road location in Kenya.

What We Offer / Why Join

The stated remuneration is KSh 50,000 net per month for this full-time role.