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Assistant Accountant
2025-07-03T08:00:59+00:00
Cosmos Limited
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Healthcare
Accounting & Finance
KES
MONTH
2025-07-05T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
8

Job Summary

  • To support the Finance Department in the efficient processing of accounts payable, treasury operations, and tax compliance. The role ensures timely payment of obligations, proper cash management, and accurate preparation and filing of statutory taxes, while maintaining financial integrity and compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

Accounts Payable

  • Process supplier invoices and staff reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ensure all payments are properly authorized and supported by valid documentation.
  • Maintain an accurate accounts payable ledger and perform regular reconciliations.
  • Liaise with vendors to resolve discrepancies and respond to payment queries.

Treasury Operations

  • Monitor daily cash balances and prepare cash position reports.
  • Support in cash forecasting and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
  • Process bank payments and transfers accurately and on time.
  • Reconcile bank statements with internal records on a regular basis.

Tax Compliance

  • Prepare and file statutory tax returns (e.g., VAT, PAYE, withholding tax) in line with regulatory deadlines.
  • Reconcile tax accounts and ensure timely payment of tax liabilities.
  • Assist with tax audits and maintain appropriate documentation and records.
  • Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation and advise the team accordingly.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • CPA (K)/ ACCA or its equivalent would be desirable.
  • Three (3) years' experience in a busy working environment in a similar role.
  • Familiar with use of MS Office, in particular advanced Excel skills, Conversant with accounting software such as Sage 
Accounts Payable Process supplier invoices and staff reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure all payments are properly authorized and supported by valid documentation. Maintain an accurate accounts payable ledger and perform regular reconciliations. Liaise with vendors to resolve discrepancies and respond to payment queries. Treasury Operations Monitor daily cash balances and prepare cash position reports. Support in cash forecasting and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs. Process bank payments and transfers accurately and on time. Reconcile bank statements with internal records on a regular basis. Tax Compliance Prepare and file statutory tax returns (e.g., VAT, PAYE, withholding tax) in line with regulatory deadlines. Reconcile tax accounts and ensure timely payment of tax liabilities. Assist with tax audits and maintain appropriate documentation and records. Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation and advise the team accordingly.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or its equivalent from a recognized institution; CPA (K)/ ACCA or its equivalent would be desirable. Three (3) years' experience in a busy working environment in a similar role. Familiar with use of MS Office, in particular advanced Excel skills, Conversant with accounting software such as Sage
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Assistant Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Healthcare, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Cosmos Limited

Deadline of this Job:
Saturday, July 5 2025

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, July 3 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Summary

  • To support the Finance Department in the efficient processing of accounts payable, treasury operations, and tax compliance. The role ensures timely payment of obligations, proper cash management, and accurate preparation and filing of statutory taxes, while maintaining financial integrity and compliance with internal controls and regulatory standards.

Key responsibilities

Accounts Payable

  • Process supplier invoices and staff reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Ensure all payments are properly authorized and supported by valid documentation.
  • Maintain an accurate accounts payable ledger and perform regular reconciliations.
  • Liaise with vendors to resolve discrepancies and respond to payment queries.

Treasury Operations

  • Monitor daily cash balances and prepare cash position reports.
  • Support in cash forecasting and ensure sufficient liquidity for operational needs.
  • Process bank payments and transfers accurately and on time.
  • Reconcile bank statements with internal records on a regular basis.

Tax Compliance

  • Prepare and file statutory tax returns (e.g., VAT, PAYE, withholding tax) in line with regulatory deadlines.
  • Reconcile tax accounts and ensure timely payment of tax liabilities.
  • Assist with tax audits and maintain appropriate documentation and records.
  • Stay up to date with changes in tax legislation and advise the team accordingly.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
  • CPA (K)/ ACCA or its equivalent would be desirable.
  • Three (3) years' experience in a busy working environment in a similar role.
  • Familiar with use of MS Office, in particular advanced Excel skills, Conversant with accounting software such as Sage 

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Saturday, July 5 2025
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Posted: 03-07-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 03-07-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 03-07-2065
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