Accounts Assistant (NGO) – Nairobi

About the role

A respected mission-driven organization with operations across Africa is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support its Finance Department in Nairobi. The successful candidate will help ensure accurate financial record-keeping, compliance and efficient financial administration.

Key responsibilities

• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions, including bank, cash and credit entries, keeping accounting records up to date in the General Ledger.
• Process invoices, receipts, payment vouchers and expense claims, and manage accounts payable and receivable in line with approved 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, and keep a secure, organized 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 needed.

Required profile

• 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 in an NGO, faith-based organization, donor-funded project or similar environment is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational, analytical and time management skills, and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Experience using an accounting ERP system is an added advantage.

Candidates apply through the recruiter, Summit Recruitment & Search, which states it cannot respond to every application and advises candidates to check back after two weeks if they have not heard back.