World Vision is an international Christian relief, development and advocacy organisation working in almost 100 countries world-wide to create lasting change in the lives of children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice.

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Account Assistant, VisionFund Kenya

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

Experience

Location

Job Field

Finance / Accounting / Audit

Key Responsibilities

Payment Processing

Process bank & M-Pesa payments, including business floats, statutory payments, invoices, and staff wages accurately.

Verify supplier invoices, ETR receipts, and LPOs.

Payroll Administration

Review payroll adjustments and reports.

Process payroll transactions and post monthly payroll journals.

Cash Flow Management

Monitor daily bank balances and maintain cash flow reports.

Manage short-term cash requirements and inter-bank transfers.

Bank Reconciliation

Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate accounting records.

General Ledger & Month-End Close

Maintain and reconcile ledger accounts.

Post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.

Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Prepare and post end-of-month journals.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

Prepare statutory tax returns/payments (VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, excise duty).

Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.

Reporting Support

Prepare funded project reports and monitor budgets.

Generate management reports.

Ensure proper safe custody management.

Any other Duties assigned or delegated

And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Ideal Candidate Profile

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Section 3

Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Administration, Accounting or Finance

Key Competencies:

Technical Skills:

Basic knowledge of accounting principles

Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel

Understanding of tax, payroll, and statutory compliance concepts

Exposure to bank reconciliation & financial reporting

Soft Skills:

Attention to detail and willingness to learn

Analytical and problem-solving mindset

Time management and ability to support deadlines (improve TAT)

Integrity and professionalism

Good communication and teamwork

• Process bank & M-Pesa payments, including business floats, statutory payments, invoices, and staff wages accurately.
• Verify supplier invoices, ETR receipts, and LPOs.
• Review payroll adjustments and reports.
• Process payroll transactions and post monthly payroll journals.
• Monitor daily bank balances and maintain cash flow reports.
• Manage short-term cash requirements and inter-bank transfers.
• Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate accounting records.
• Maintain and reconcile ledger accounts.
• Post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and post end-of-month journals.
• Prepare statutory tax returns/payments (VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, excise duty).
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.
• Prepare funded project reports and monitor budgets.
• Generate management reports.
• Ensure proper safe custody management.
• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel
• Understanding of tax, payroll, and statutory compliance concepts
• Exposure to bank reconciliation & financial reporting
• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Time management and ability to support deadlines (improve TAT)
• Integrity and professionalism
• Good communication and teamwork

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Section 3
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Administration, Accounting or Finance