Accounts Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Support cash office and tellering functions in line with approved financial and operational procedures.
• Process customer deposits, withdrawals, interbank transfers, and payment transactions accurately.
• Support cheque writing, cheque clearing processes, and follow-up on unpaid or returned cheques.
• Process and monitor interbank transfers including MPESA, agency banking, POS, and related transfers.
• Ensure all banking and treasury-related transactions are accurately posted within the banking system.
• Support branch cash vault replenishments, repatriations, and treasury schedules.
• Maintain accurate petty cash records, vouchers, and supporting documentation.
• Support customer fixed deposit administration including rollovers, certificate issuance, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and maintain schedules of payments, transfers, and treasury transactions for reporting purposes.
• Prepare daily bank reconciliation statements and resolve outstanding reconciliation items promptly.
• Support E-wallet and E-value accounting processes including reconciliations and transaction monitoring.
• Ensure accurate posting and filing of accounting entries and supporting documents.
• Maintain departmental filing systems and ensure documents are properly archived and retrievable.
• Support stationery inventory management, reconciliations, and monthly stock counts.
• Liaise with banks and service providers to resolve payment and transaction-related issues.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports, schedules, and operational reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform any other duties assigned by management from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Banking, or a related field.
• CPA Part II or equivalent accounting qualification required.
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in accounting operations, reconciliations, or finance support.
• Experience in banking, microfinance, SACCO, or financial services sector is highly preferred.
• Experience in the same business is preferred.
• Good understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and treasury support processes.
• Knowledge of banking transactions, cheque clearing, and payment processing will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, numerical, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet operational timelines.

Key Competencies

• Financial accounting support
• Cash office and treasury operations
• Bank reconciliations and transaction processing
• Fixed deposits and payment administration
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Record management and documentation
• Compliance and operational controls
• Teamwork and organizational skills