Accounts Assistant

Our client, a respected mission-driven organization with operations across Africa, is looking for an Accounts Assistant to support its Finance Department. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial record-keeping, compliance, and efficient financial administration. Key Responsibilities - Record and maintain accurate financial transactions, including bank, cash, and credit entries, while ensuring all accounting records are up to date in the General Ledger. - Process invoices, receipts, payment vouchers, expense claims, and manage accounts payable and receivable in accordance with approved financial procedures. - Perform monthly bank and cash reconciliations, resolve outstanding reconciling items, and support budget monitoring and expenditure tracking. - Prepare schedules, payment vouchers, and supporting documentation for internal and external audits while maintaining an organized and secure financial filing system. - Support compliance with statutory requirements, internal financial controls, procurement procedures, and organizational policies. - Provide financial and administrative support to programme teams and other departments as required to facilitate efficient financial operations. - Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor in support of the Finance Department.

Key Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and CPA(K). - Past and recent experience in an accounting or finance role. - Experience working within an NGO, faith-based organization, donor-funded project, or similar environment is highly desirable. - Experience using an accounting ERP system is an added advantage. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software. - Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills. - Strong interpersonal and communication skills.