Accounts Assistant Job in Kenya - Avenue Healthcare

Job Objective/ Purpose

The role holder will support the finance team by assisting in the preparation, monitoring, and analysis of budgets, generating accurate financial reports, and performing financial analysis to support decision-making. This role combines core accounting support with analytical responsibilities, ensuring financial data integrity, budget compliance, and timely reporting.

Main Responsibilities

  • Process and record financial transactions accurately in the accounting system.
  • Assist with accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance as needed.
  • Assist in the preparation and compilation of annual budgets, departmental budgets, and rolling forecasts.
  • Track and monitor actual expenditures against approved budgets, identifying variances and preparing explanations.
  • Support budget reviews, revisions, and re-forecasting processes throughout the year.

  • Maintain budget tracking spreadsheets and databases for accurate monitoring.Any other duties assigned by your supervisor
  • Prepare and assist in the compilation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including management accounts, variance reports, and performance summaries.
  • Generate standard and ad-hoc reports using accounting software and Excel (e.g., income statements, balance sheets support, cash flow updates).
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of statutory and internal reports.
  • Reconcile financial data and resolve discrepancies in reports.
  • Perform basic financial analysis, including trend analysis, cost analysis, variance analysis, and profitability analysis.
  • Support the identification of cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements through data review.
  • Analyze financial data to provide insights on spending patterns, budget adherence, and financial performance.
  • Assist in preparing financial documentation for management review.
  • Collaborate with other departments to gather data for budgeting and reporting purposes.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and relevant regulations (e.g., IFRS, tax laws)

Key Deliverables for this position

  • Accurate and timely posting of all Financial transactions.
  • Reconciliation of ledgers
  • Allocation of all payments received
  • Proper documentation and records maintenance.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

  • A Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognized institution.
  • Professional certification such as CPA-from (Part 2) or its equivalent will be an added advantage.
  • Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel( e.g PivotTables & PivotCharts and data analysis, macros etc)
  • At least 1-3 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in a medical or healthcare facility.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer focus

How to Apply

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Deadline 17th Feb 2026