Book keeper\ Accounts Assistant

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized, accurate, and trustworthy Bookkeeper (AccountsAssistant) to manage our day-to-day bookkeeping and accounting supportfunctions. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records,perform reconciliations, support accounts payable and receivable, ensurestatutory compliance, and assist in preparing timely financial reports.

Key Responsibilities

·         Record and update daily financial transactions accurately in theQuicBooks.

·         Perform bank reconciliations and manage petty cash.

·         Process invoices, payments, receipts, and expense claimspromptly.

·         Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, includingfollow-up on outstanding balances.

·         Prepare and file statutory deductions and returns—PAYE, NSSF,SHIF, Housing Levy, and VAT—within KRA deadlines.

·         Assist in preparing monthly management reports and supportingschedules.

·         Maintain organized and accurate filing systems for financialdocuments, both physical and electronic.

·         Support month-end and year-end closing activities.

·         Assist with audit preparations and respond to finance-relatedqueries as required.

·         Perform other related duties assigned by the Finance Manager /Senior Accountant.

Requirements

Qualifications &Requirements

Education:

·         KATC Parts I & II (KASNEB) or equivalent; OR

·         CPA Section 1 (Certified Public Accountants of Kenya) orequivalent.

Experience:

·         Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar bookkeeping oraccounts assistant role.

Technical Skills:

·         Accounting Software

·         Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, formulas)

·         Familiarity with Kenyan tax and statutory filing requirements.

Soft Skills:

·         High level of integrity and confidentiality.

·         Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

·         Ability to meet strict deadlines.

·         Good communication and teamwork skills.

·         Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Added Advantage:

·         Experience with eTIMS or other KRA digital tax systems.

·         Part-qualified CPA, ACCA, or CIFA.

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office

·         Proficiency in Google Workspace