Assistant Accountant Job in Kenya - TMU

Requirements for Appointment

Must have:

  • Minimum six (6) years’ cumulative relevant work experience, out of which three (3) must have been at the level of Assistant Accountant Grade 9 or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution
  • Certificate in any of the following: Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Examination, Part II of the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized and accredited institution

  • Registered with relevant professional body (where applicable)
  • Proficiency in the relevant computer applications

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Implementing accounting policies, strategies, regulations, guidelines and procedures
  • Coordinating management accounting and preparation of financial statements and Accounts
  • Ensuring implementation of financial controls and regulations
  • Authorizing payments within the prescribed limits
  • Coordinating preparation of financial and accounting work plans and budgets
  • Ensuring consolidation of cash flow projections; Ensuring timely provision of accounting financial reports;
  • Compiling and maintaining inventory of all bank accounts and approved signatures
  • Interpreting financial policies, regulations and procedures
  • Ensuring invoicing and accounting of University services
  • Maintaining and updating of accounting records; Reconciling creditors, and debtors’ accounts
  • Validating monthly bank reconciliations statements
  • Ensuring that all payments are within the approved University budgetary provisions
  • Monitoring and reviewing of inventory transactions
  • Updating vote heads for various Departments
  • Preparing budget estimates for the university
  • Developing the departmental work plans
  • Participating in quality management and performance contracting processes
  • Maintaining asset register
  • Perform any other relevant duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time

How to Apply

Applications should be accompanied by a detailed up-to-date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Qualified candidates must submit three (3) hard copies of their application, clearly indicating the reference number of the position applied for, to the address below and email scanned coloured copies of the same documents compiled into a single PDF file to recruitment@tmu.ac.ke. Applications must be received on or before Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 by 5:00 PM (1700hrs).

Address to:

The Vice-Chancellor
Tom Mboya University
P. O. BOX 199 – 40300
HOMA-BAY

Recommendations from at least three (3) referees should be sent separately under sealed envelopes on or before the advertisement deadline to the email address above.

Terms of Service

Appointments to the advertised positions shall be on Permanent and Pensionable or Contract terms, as may be determined by the University, in accordance with the applicable Government regulations, University Statutes, and the University’s Human Resource Policies and Procedures.

NOTE: Tom Mboya University (TMU) is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusivity and diversity. The University welcomes applications from individuals of all genders, ethnic backgrounds, and persons living with disabilities. Therefore, women, persons living with disabilities, marginalized groups and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please note that canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. TMU does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Interested applicants should visit the Tom Mboya University website: www.tmu.ac.ke to view detailed requirements.