Role Purpose
To
support the finance department in maintaining accurate financial records,
processing transactions, preparing reconciliations, supporting audits, and
ensuring compliance with statutory and internal financial controls across the
organization.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Financial
Operations
- Post daily accounting transactions (payments,
receipts, journals).
- Maintain accurate ledgers (general ledger,
creditors, debtors).
- Process supplier invoices and ensure proper
approvals.
- Track receivables, follow up outstanding
balances, and support collections.
Bank, Cash & MPESA Management
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
- Reconcile MPESA paybills, tills, and cash
accounts.
- Monitor petty cash usage and replenishment.
Reporting
& Documentation
- Assist in preparing monthly management accounts.
- Generate schedules for expenses, payables, and
receivables.
- Maintain proper filing (physical and digital)
for audit trails.
Tax
& Statutory Support
- Assist in preparation of VAT, PAYE, Withholding
Tax schedules.
- Support compliance with KRA, NSSF, NHIF, and
other statutory bodies.
- Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit
queries.
System
& Controls
- Work within accounting software/ERP systems.
- Ensure transactions are properly coded to cost
centers and projects.
- Maintain data accuracy, integrity, and audit
trails.
Technical
Skills
- Strong accounting and bookkeeping knowledge.
- Bank reconciliation and cash management skills.
- Understanding of VAT, PAYE, WHT.
- ERP / accounting software proficiency.
- Excel skills (formulas, reconciliations,
reports).
Soft
Skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Integrity and confidentiality.
- Time management and organization.
- Ability to work under deadlines.
- Team collaboration and communication.
- Expertise & Experience
- 4 years’ experience in accounting or finance.
- Experience in multi-company or project-based
environments is an advantage.
- Experience in real estate, construction, or
service firms is an added advantage.
Education
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in:
- Accounting
- Finance
- Commerce (Accounting option)
- Business Administration (Finance/Accounting)
- Professional Training & Certifications
- CPA (Part I or II minimum) – Mandatory
- Ongoing CPA or ACCA training – Advantage
Training
in:
- Accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, Odoo,
Tally, etc.)
- KRA tax compliance
- Internal controls & audit basics
Key
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Accuracy of postings and reconciliations.
- Timeliness of reports and schedules.
- Zero unresolved reconciliation variances.
- Audit compliance and documentation quality.
- Reduction in outstanding receivables.
How to Apply
Interested
and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: johnkarimi@homesuniversal.com using the position as subject of email.
