Senior Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya - KNEST

JOB GRADE KNEST 7 – 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 on daily basis
  • Posting payments and receipts in the cashbook;
  • Disbursing funds in accordance with the provision on the PFM Act;
  • 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

How to Apply

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

Successful candidates will be required to submit the following compliance documents in accordance with Chapter 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.
  • Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

How to Apply

  • 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 supporting documents.
  • Hard or Soft-Copy applications shall be accepted;
  • Soft copy applications or 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 40092-00100
Nairobi

17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, and dropped in the recruitment box on 17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue.

N/B:

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