About this role
Accountant II
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
- Experience
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Job purpose
- To support the preparation, processing, and maintenance of financial records and transactions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely financial reporting to facilitate e ective financial management and accountability within the organization.
Job Description
- Preparing payment vouchers and committal documents for examination’
- Verifying data Recorded in the cashbook;
- Validating bank transactions and entries in bank statements;
- Validating receipts and payments;
- Updating ledgers and supporting preparation of financial reports;
- Verifying balance cashbooks, imprests, and advance ledgers;
- Undertaking bank deposits, dispatch of cheques and cash withdrawal; and
- Preparing bank reconciliation statements;
Job Specifications
- For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting Option), Business Management (Accounting/Finance Option), Business Administration (Accounting/Finance Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- CPA II/ ACCA II or an equivalent accounting qualification from a recognized institution and
- Proficiency in computer Applications.
Key competencies and skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate e ectively across teams;
- Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and commitment to confidentiality;
- Strong organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to deliver results under pressure;
- Sound analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, supported by keen attention to detail and accuracy;
- Working knowledge of accounting systems and financial record-keeping; and
- Ability to work e ectively both independently and within a team environment, demonstrating adaptability and resilience.
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