Accounts Assistant

About the role

A well-established Christian educational institution in Nakuru is looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join its Accounts team and support the school's finance operations. The successful candidate should be organized, value integrity and accuracy, and have at least 2 years of experience in accounting or finance.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records and verify the accuracy of financial forms, payments and transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing balances and meet all financial deadlines.
• Assist in preparing payroll and ensure timely and accurate salary disbursement.
• Handle monthly remittance of statutory deductions such as SHIF, NSSF and PAYE, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth financial operations and efficient use of resources.
• Support internal and external audits, including audits, financial reviews and reports.
• Monitor the budget and expenditures, flagging discrepancies where necessary.
• Perform daily and bank reconciliations and carry out other duties within the candidate's capabilities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or another related field.
• At least 2 years of working experience.
• Hands-on integrity and good interpersonal skills.

The position is advertised by Summit Recruitment & Search, a Kenyan recruitment and executive search agency. Candidates are asked to apply through the agency's application process; the agency states that it cannot reply to every application and that candidates who do not hear back within two weeks should keep an eye on its job board.