Position Summary
Reporting to the Accountant / Finance Manager, the Assistant Accountant will support day-to-day accounting operations, bookkeeping, financial reporting, tax compliance, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, budgeting, audit preparation, payroll support, and financial record management. The role requires strong accounting fundamentals, accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to deliver tasks within set timelines.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Financial Records & Bookkeeping
Assist in maintaining complete, accurate, and up-to-date books of account for assigned companies within the Group. Capture day-to-day financial transactions, prepare routine journals, accruals, prepayments, and maintain supporting schedules.
Financial Reporting & Consolidation
Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts, financial statements, variance analyses, and reporting packs required by management, the board, lenders, and shareholders.
Statutory & Tax Compliance
Assist in preparing and filing accurate tax returns through KRA iTax, including VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Withholding VAT, Corporation Tax, Instalment Tax, and Advance Tax where applicable. Support timely remittance of statutory deductions including NSSF, SHIF, Affordable Housing Levy, and PAYE.
Licensing & Regulatory Support
Assist in the renewal of business permits, single business permits, and other county or regulatory licenses for Group entities.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
Process supplier invoices, match them with supporting documents, prepare payments for review, raise customer invoices, monitor debtor balances, follow up on collections, and reconcile supplier and customer statements.
Banking, Treasury & Cash Management
Prepare bank reconciliations, monitor daily cash positions, assist in cash-flow forecasting, upload payments for approval, maintain petty cash, and prepare petty cash reconciliations.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Audit Support
Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts, monitor performance against budget, prepare audit schedules, support audit queries, and assist in implementing agreed audit recommendations.
Payroll & General Finance Support
Support accurate payroll processing, payroll control reconciliations, statutory remittance tracking, process improvement initiatives, and proper filing of financial records in line with statutory requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.
CPA(K) in progress, with at least CPA Part II / Section 4 completed. Full CPA qualification is an added advantage.
Registered student or member of ICPAK is required.
1 - 3 years' relevant accounting experience, preferably in a busy finance team or multi-entity environment.
Working knowledge of IFRS and a sound understanding of basic accounting principles.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Working knowledge of Kenyan statutory obligations including VAT, PAYE, WHT, NSSF, SHIF, AHL, and KRA filings.
Hands-on experience with accounting or ERP software. Experience with SAP and/or Zoho is an added advantage.
Good Microsoft Excel skills.
Familiarity with eTIMS and electronic invoicing requirements.
Key Skills & Competencies
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Good organization, time management, and record-keeping skills.
Ability to work under supervision and meet reporting deadlines.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.