Accounts Assistant (2) at Koinonia Community

About the Role

Koinonia Community is seeking a qualified Accounts Assistant to join our finance team in Nairobi, Kenya. You will provide essential support to our accounting and administration departments while maintaining accurate financial records and supporting our programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a database of relevant market information on key items of supplies and goods for programs
• Maintain and update inventory records and assets register on an annual basis
• Support internal and external auditors during the audit process
• Process project financial payments and requisition request forms using QuickBooks
• Prepare requisitions for supplies and contingency monies and ensure disbursement
• Handle petty cash for projects
• Ensure implementation of all Koinonia Community policies, guidelines, and templates
• Create and update expense reports
• Prepare bank deposits, payment vouchers, and cheques
• Enter financial transactions into QuickBooks
• Issue invoices to customers and external partners as needed
• Scan and file financial documents
• Perform other duties assigned by the Chief Accountant

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• CPA II (Section 4) or relevant qualification
• Minimum 3 years of work experience as an Accounts Assistant or Accounts Clerk
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
• Familiarity with finance regulations and Standard Operating Procedures (SoPs)
• Strong math skills and ability to identify numerical errors
• Hands-on experience with MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information