Key Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain accurate accounting records, schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Support branch cash vault replenishments, repatriations, and treasuryrelated transactions.
Process interbank transfers including MPESA, agency banking, POS, and internal transfer transactions.
Ensure all portal and treasuryrelated transfers are accurately posted within the core banking system.
Manage customer fixed deposits including processing, renewals, reconciliations, and customer correspondence.
Prepare withholding tax returns relating to customer fixed deposits and ensure timely statutory compliance.
Monitor and support correction of deposit interest rates and fixed deposit schedules where necessary.
Process RTGS payments, customer transfer requests, and internal settlement transactions within agreed timelines.
Support investments management activities including monitoring investment accruals, reconciliations, renewals, and documentation.
Prepare monthly management accounts, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
Prepare financial reports, internal control schedules, and reconciliations for assigned accounts.
Reconcile debtors, creditors, commissions, bank accounts, and other control accounts regularly.
Investigate and resolve outstanding reconciliation items and banking queries promptly.
Support petty cash accounting and ensure accurate posting and reimbursement processing.
Support preparation of daily cash movement schedules and treasury reports.
Ensure proper filing, archiving, and safeguarding of financial records and documentation.
Maintain compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, operational procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Perform any other duties assigned by management from time to time.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Banking, or a related field.
CPA(K) Part II or equivalent professional accounting qualification required.
Minimum of 3 years' relevant experience in accounting, reconciliations, or finance operations.
Experience in banking, microfinance, SACCO, or financial services sector is highly preferred.
Experience in the same business is preferred.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial controls.
Knowledge of treasury operations, fixed deposits, and banking transactions will be an added advantage.
Proficiency in accounting systems, core banking systems, and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical, numerical, and reporting skills.
Excellent attention to detail and problemsolving capabilities.
Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
Key Competencies
Financial accounting and reporting
Reconciliations and control accounts management
Treasury and banking operations support
Fixed deposits and investments management
Analytical and problemsolving skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Communication and interpersonal skills
Compliance and internal controls
Time management and organizational skills
Stakeholder coordination and teamwork