Accounts Assistant -Nakuru Job (50K)

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Location: Nakuru, Kenya,
Career Level: Mid-Level,
Monthly Gross Salary: KES 50,000

Our client is a dynamic Christian non-profit institution committed to community development and education. Rooted in faith and love, their mission is to provide vulnerable children with a safe, nurturing, and hope-filled environment where they can thrive. They believe in empowering not just children, but their families and communities, through holistic and transformative support.

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Position Overview

They are looking for an Accounts Assistant who will provide essential financial and administrative support to the Finance Department. Reporting to the Accountant, this role focuses on the day-to-day processing of financial transactions, maintaining accurate digital and physical records, and ensuring the smooth flow of operations within our Christian educational and outreach programs. The successful candidate must be detail-oriented, organized, and deeply committed to the foundation’s mission through faithful stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

• Transactional Bookkeeping: Perform daily data entry of all financial transactions into QuickBooks with high accuracy.
• Documentation & Filing: Maintain a systematic filing system; ensure all invoices, receipts, and vouchers are properly authorized, stamped, and archived for audit readiness.
• Statutory Compliance (2026): Assist in the preparation and timely remittance of monthly statutory deductions, including PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and the Affordable Housing Levy (1.5%) via the KRA iTax portal.
• Bank & Cash Management: Conduct weekly petty cash reconciliations and assist the Accountant with monthly bank reconciliation statements.
• Payroll Support: Assist in the preparation of payroll, ensuring accuracy in entries and timely disbursement of salaries.
• Audit Assistance: Support internal and external audit processes by retrieving records and preparing necessary schedules.
• Budget Monitoring: Help monitor program expenditures against approved budgets and flag any discrepancies.
• Procurement Support: Liaise with vendors for billing inquiries and assist in sourcing quotes for local purchases.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional Certification: Must be a CPA-K holder or equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in accounting or finance, preferably within an NGO or educational setting.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Integrity: A strong sense of personal integrity and a high level of accuracy in financial reporting.
• Language: Well-spoken and written English and Swahili.

Core Values

• A committed follower of Christ with a heart for service.
• Alignment with the mission and Christian values.
• Professionalism, confidentiality, and humility in service.

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How to Apply

If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title in the email subject (Accounts Assistant -Nakuru) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 5th February 2026

N:B Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying