Accounts Assistant (NGO) – Nairobi, Kenya at Summit Recruitment and Search

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.

End Date 3rd August 2026