Senior Accounts Assistant at Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST)

About the Role

Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST) is expanding its dynamic team and seeking a qualified Senior Accounts Assistant to join our finance department in Nairobi.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare payment vouchers and process payments, imprests, and travel advances
• Receive cash, perform banking operations, and balance and reconcile cash books on a daily basis
• Post payments and receipts in the cashbook
• Disburse funds in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA)
• Provide safe custody of cash and payment vouchers
• Prepare and update creditor, debtor, and general ledgers
• Liaise with customers to provide billing information
• Prepare monthly bank account reconciliations
• Process statutory deductions payments
• Prepare and maintain accurate prepayments, accruals, and provision schedules

Required Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of work experience
• Diploma in Accounting or a related field from a recognized institution
• Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• Professional accounting certification
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Compliance with the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork
• Analytical skills
• Time management

Job Reference: SAA/016/25