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  • Posted: Nov 26, 2025
    Deadline: Dec 15, 2025
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  • Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST) is a unique national informal sector pension scheme established by the Government to meet the unique needs of the more than 15 million marginalized informal sector workers. The scheme has deployed low-cost modern technologies to catalyze a sustainable business model that manages intermittent micro contributi...
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    Senior Accounts Assistant

    JOB REF No. SAA/016/25

    Job Specifications

    Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: -

    • Preparing payment vouchers;
    • Processing payments, imprests and travel advances;
    • Receiving cash, banking, balancing and reconciling cash books ondailybasis
    • Posting payments and receipts in the cashbook;
    • Disbursing funds in accordance with the provision on the PFMAct;
    • Providing safe custody of cash and payment vouchers;
    • Preparing and updating creditor, debtors and general ledgers;
    • Liaising with customers to provide billing information;
    • Preparing monthly bank accounts reconciliations;
    • Processing of statutory deductions payments; and
    • Preparing and maintaining accurate prepayments, accruals and provision schedules.

    Person Specifications

    For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

    • Four (4) years work experience
    • Diploma in Accounting or a related field from a recognized institution; professional accounting certification;
    • Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
    • Proficiency in computer applications; and
    • Met the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

    Key Competencies and Skills

    • Communication skills;
    • Interpersonal skills;
    • Teamwork;
    • Analytical skills; and
    • Time Management

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    Method of Application

    For further details and requirements for each role, please visit KNEST Plc website https://knest.go.ke/en/ informationcentre/careers

    • Successful candidates will be required to submit the following compliance documents in accordance with Chap- ter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010):
    • Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
    • Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
    • Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
    • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance report.
    • Vallid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

    N/B:

    • Applicants are advised to indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter, their current and expected salaries;
    • Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant sup- porting documents;
    • Hard or Soft Copy applications shall be accepted;
    • Soft copy applications/ online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: recruitment@knest.go.ke

     Hard copy applications should be addressed to:

    Chief Executive Officer KNEST Plc
    P.O Box 30007-00100 Nairobi
    17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue and dropped in the recruitment box on 17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue.

    • All applications should be received not later than 15 December 2025 at 5:00 pm, EAT.
    • The position applied for with the corresponding Job Ref No. should clearly be indicated on the envelop.
    • All hand delivered applications should be registered at the KNEST Plc reception before dropping in the recruit- ment box.
    • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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