Accounts Assistant
Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: KES 30,000 Gross
Job Summary
Our client is a growing organization seeking an Accounts Assistant to support day-to-day finance operations and ensure accurate financial record-keeping. The role involves handling petty cash, assisting with basic accounting tasks, maintaining financial documentation, and supporting the finance team in routine reporting and reconciliations.
Key Responsibilities
- Receive, issue, and reconcile petty cash daily and maintain petty cash vouchers
- Prepare payment vouchers and attach all supporting documents before processing payments
- Enter supplier invoices, receipts, and payments into the accounting system accurately
- Maintain an up-to-date cashbook and assist in daily cash position tracking
- Perform weekly bank reconciliations and flag variances for review
- File and archive invoices, receipts, bank statements, and payment vouchers in an organized manner
- Track accounts payable balances and prepare supplier statements for review
- Follow up with suppliers on missing invoices, statements, and payment confirmations
- Record staff advances, expense claims, and support reimbursement processing
- Assist in preparing monthly expense schedules and summaries
- Support stock and fixed asset registers by updating movement and additions
- Verify supporting documents before posting any transaction
- Assist with VAT documentation and simple tax schedules where required
- Support the month-end closing by preparing schedules and reconciling balances
- Ensure compliance with internal financial controls and procedures
Qualifications, Experience & Skills
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- At least 1 year of experience in a similar role is an added advantage
- Basic understanding of accounting principles
- Proficiency in MS Excel and accounting software
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Good organizational and time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Honest, reliable, and able to work with minimal supervision
Application Process
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and cover letter to careers@morsanhr.co.ke
Job Location: Nairobi Office