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Accounts Assistant
2026-01-08T11:18:49+00:00
Private Company
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FULL_TIME
 
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Accounting & Finance, Admin & Office, Business Operations
KES
 
MONTH
2026-01-15T17:00:00+00:00
 
 
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Job Purpose:

To support the finance department in managing accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate records, compliance with tax requirements, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain daily accounting records.
  • Process invoices, LPOs, payments, and receipts for contractors and suppliers.
  • Track project costs, budgets, and expenditures.
  • Prepare and submit VAT reconciliations and ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE support).
  • Ensure timely filing of statutory taxes.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.
  • Reconcile bank statements, project accounts, and petty cash.
  • Prepare financial reports, project cost summaries, and monthly management reports.
  • Maintain organized financial records for audits and compliance checks.
  • Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions.
  • Coordinate with project managers, suppliers, and auditors to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA K or related field.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles
  • Practical understanding of VAT, WHT, and general tax compliance.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Tally) and MS Office.
  • Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
  • Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and time management.

Experience:

3 - 4 years accounting experience, preferably in construction.

Experience in project cost tracking, tax compliance, and audit support is an advantage.

  • Maintain daily accounting records.
  • Process invoices, LPOs, payments, and receipts for contractors and suppliers.
  • Track project costs, budgets, and expenditures.
  • Prepare and submit VAT reconciliations and ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE support).
  • Ensure timely filing of statutory taxes.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.
  • Reconcile bank statements, project accounts, and petty cash.
  • Prepare financial reports, project cost summaries, and monthly management reports.
  • Maintain organized financial records for audits and compliance checks.
  • Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions.
  • Coordinate with project managers, suppliers, and auditors to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles
  • Practical understanding of VAT, WHT, and general tax compliance.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Tally) and MS Office.
  • Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
  • Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and time management.
  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA K or related field.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Accounts Assistant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance, Admin & Office, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Private Company

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, January 15 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, January 8 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

To support the finance department in managing accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate records, compliance with tax requirements, and timely reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain daily accounting records.
  • Process invoices, LPOs, payments, and receipts for contractors and suppliers.
  • Track project costs, budgets, and expenditures.
  • Prepare and submit VAT reconciliations and ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE support).
  • Ensure timely filing of statutory taxes.
  • Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.
  • Reconcile bank statements, project accounts, and petty cash.
  • Prepare financial reports, project cost summaries, and monthly management reports.
  • Maintain organized financial records for audits and compliance checks.
  • Assist with accounts payable and receivable functions.
  • Coordinate with project managers, suppliers, and auditors to ensure accuracy and timely reporting.

Qualifications & Skills

  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, CPA K or related field.
  • Knowledge of accounting principles
  • Practical understanding of VAT, WHT, and general tax compliance.
  • Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Tally) and MS Office.
  • Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills.
  • Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and time management.

Experience:

3 - 4 years accounting experience, preferably in construction.

Experience in project cost tracking, tax compliance, and audit support is an advantage.

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: Thursday, January 15 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 08-01-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-01-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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