Vacancy title:
Assistant Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Kakuzi PLC

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, September 25 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Kakuzi PLC is seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our team. Reporting to the Finance and Administration Manager, the Assistant Accountant will play a key role in payroll administration, office finance, and administrative support at our Main Office.

The position is based at Kakuzi PLC Main Office, Makuyu.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer monthly payroll ensuring accurate data capture and timely statutory returns (NSSF, NHIF, PAYE, NITA, housing levy).
• Maintain staff debtor reconciliations and payroll control accounts.
• Manage Main Office petty cash, daily cash receipts and payments, and reconcile office accounts.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports and statutory returns.
• Process supplier invoices and other bills ensuring accuracy and timely submission for payment.
• Maintain and update personnel documentation and payroll records in line withcompany procedures.
• Assist in preparing and analysing operating statements, variance reports, and maintaining the asset register.
• Administer insurance matters and maintain group archives.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounts or a related field, with CPA 1.
• At least 5 years’ experience in accounting and 3 years in payroll administration
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency in computerized payroll systems and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple administrative and financial tasks efficiently

Current Kakuzi employees are encouraged to apply

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

If you meet the above requirements, please send your CV, cover letter and relevant certificates to the below email address indicating the position in the email subject by 25th September 2025.

Recruitment@kakuzi.co.ke

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunities employer

Please note that Kakuzi PLC WILL NOT ask you to make any payment at any stage of the recruitment process

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