Accounts Assistant

About the role

Minet is hiring a full-time Accounts Assistant in Nairobi to support treasury functions and accounting operations. The role covers internal bank transfers, bank and general ledger reconciliations, payroll posting and financial reporting support. The deadline to apply is 10 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor daily bank balances and transactions, and support the preparation of treasury reports and schedules
• Ensure timely posting and allocation of bank transactions and resolve unmatched or unallocated items
• Support the Cashier's Office with receipting, cashbook maintenance, banking and transaction verification
• Prepare monthly bank and general ledger reconciliations, investigate reconciling items and maintain supporting documentation and audit trails
• Post salary transactions to the general ledger according to approved payroll schedules, including statutory and employee deductions
• Prepare schedules and supporting records for monthly financial reporting and internal and external audits, and implement recommendations from reconciliations, reviews and audits

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• CPA Part II, ACCA or CFA Part 1
• 1-2 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance or a related field
• Basic knowledge of statutory deductions such as PAYE and VAT

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Numerical accuracy and strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Time management, especially during month-end
• Experience preparing and reconciling bank statements, supplier accounts and general ledger accounts