Finance Associate
2025-08-22T12:56:02+00:00
Zeno
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Engineering Services
Accounting & Finance
2025-08-29T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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The Role
As a Finance Associate, you will assist with day-to-day accounting and finance activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and supporting the finance team in financial reporting and analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and other financial documents for approval and payment.
- Verify and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy.
- Prepare KRA, PAYE & VAT returns in compliance with relevant tax laws;
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
- Receive, inspect, and store incoming goods, maintain accurate records of inventory levels/stock movements and conducting regular stock counts and audits.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and files, organizing documents and data for easy retrieval and reference.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as purchasing, sales, and operations, to gather financial information and resolve accounting-related issues.
- Respond to inquiries from colleagues, vendors, and customers regarding financial transactions, account balances, and payment status.
- Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
- Stay updated on accounting principles, regulations, and best practices, and apply them to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Perform other administrative tasks and special projects assigned by the finance manager or supervisor to support departmental goals and objectives.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 3 to 4 years of experience in Accounting, bookkeeping, or finance roles
- Bachelor’s degree qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- CPA certification is a plus.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (ODOO), Excel, and banking platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, record-keeping, and financial calculations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify issues, research solutions, and propose recommendations.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards, such as GAAP or IFRS.
- Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and ethical behavior in handling financial information and transactions.
Prepare and process invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and other financial documents for approval and payment. Verify and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy. Prepare KRA, PAYE & VAT returns in compliance with relevant tax laws; Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately. Receive, inspect, and store incoming goods, maintain accurate records of inventory levels/stock movements and conducting regular stock counts and audits. Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and files, organizing documents and data for easy retrieval and reference. Collaborate with other departments, such as purchasing, sales, and operations, to gather financial information and resolve accounting-related issues. Respond to inquiries from colleagues, vendors, and customers regarding financial transactions, account balances, and payment status. Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures. Stay updated on accounting principles, regulations, and best practices, and apply them to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting. Perform other administrative tasks and special projects assigned by the finance manager or supervisor to support departmental goals and objectives.
3 to 4 years of experience in Accounting, bookkeeping, or finance roles Bachelor’s degree qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA certification is a plus. Proficiency in ERP systems (ODOO), Excel, and banking platforms. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, record-keeping, and financial calculations. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines. Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders. Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify issues, research solutions, and propose recommendations. Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards, such as GAAP or IFRS. Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and ethical behavior in handling financial information and transactions.
JOB-68a868e2ce468
Vacancy title:
Finance Associate
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Zeno
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 29 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 22 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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The Role
As a Finance Associate, you will assist with day-to-day accounting and finance activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and supporting the finance team in financial reporting and analysis.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and process invoices, purchase orders, expense reports, and other financial documents for approval and payment.
- Verify and reconcile accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions, resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracy.
- Prepare KRA, PAYE & VAT returns in compliance with relevant tax laws;
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring all transactions are recorded accurately.
- Receive, inspect, and store incoming goods, maintain accurate records of inventory levels/stock movements and conducting regular stock counts and audits.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, ledgers, and files, organizing documents and data for easy retrieval and reference.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as purchasing, sales, and operations, to gather financial information and resolve accounting-related issues.
- Respond to inquiries from colleagues, vendors, and customers regarding financial transactions, account balances, and payment status.
- Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
- Stay updated on accounting principles, regulations, and best practices, and apply them to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.
- Perform other administrative tasks and special projects assigned by the finance manager or supervisor to support departmental goals and objectives.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- 3 to 4 years of experience in Accounting, bookkeeping, or finance roles
- Bachelor’s degree qualification in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- CPA certification is a plus.
- Proficiency in ERP systems (ODOO), Excel, and banking platforms.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry, record-keeping, and financial calculations.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to identify issues, research solutions, and propose recommendations.
- Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards, such as GAAP or IFRS.
- Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and ethical behavior in handling financial information and transactions.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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