Account Assistant, VisionFund Kenya

Key Responsibilities 

Payment Processing 

• Process bank & M-Pesa payments, including business floats, statutory payments, invoices, and staff wages accurately.
• Verify supplier invoices, ETR receipts, and LPOs.

Payroll Administration 

• Review payroll adjustments and reports.
• Process payroll transactions and post monthly payroll journals.

Cash Flow Management 

• Monitor daily bank balances and maintain cash flow reports.
• Manage short-term cash requirements and inter-bank transfers.

Bank Reconciliation 

• Conduct daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate accounting records.

General Ledger & Month-End Close 

• Maintain and reconcile ledger accounts.
• Post journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare and post end-of-month journals.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare statutory tax returns/payments (VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, excise duty).
• Ensure compliance with local and international tax regulations.

Reporting Support 

• Prepare funded project reports and monitor budgets.
• Generate management reports.
• Ensure proper safe custody management.

Any other Duties assigned or delegated 

• And any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) – Section 3
• Bachelor of Commerce (BCom), Administration, Accounting or Finance

Key Competencies:

Technical Skills:

• Basic knowledge of accounting principles
• Familiarity with accounting software and MS Excel
• Understanding of tax, payroll, and statutory compliance concepts
• Exposure to bank reconciliation & financial reporting

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Time management and ability to support deadlines (improve TAT)
• Integrity and professionalism
• Good communication and teamwork