Fixed Asset & General Ledger Accountant Job AKESK

Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya Jobs.

AKES, Kenya is looking to hire the following position based in Nairobi: Fixed Asset and General Ledger Accountant.

Role Summary:

The Fixed Asset and General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the organization’s balance sheet by ensuring accuracy of the Fixed Asset Register and General Ledger. The role oversees month-end close processes, reconciliations, statutory compliance and internal controls while supporting financial reporting, audits and budgeting processes.

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Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, including acquisitions, transfers, disposals and depreciation.
• Coordinate asset tagging and annual physical verification across all locations; investigate and resolve variances.
• Process monthly depreciation, write-offs and impairment journals in compliance with international financial reporting standards and policy.
• Maintain insured asset registers and support insurance renewals and claims.
• Post supplier invoices and expense claims with accurate General Ledger coding aligned to approved budgets.
• Prepare and post month-end and year-end adjusting journal entries (accruals, prepayments, allocations).
• Perform detailed monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile control accounts to subsidiary ledgers and ensure proper documentation of journals and reconciliations.
• Prepare fixed asset schedules and balance sheet reports for management accounts and year-end statements.
• Support budgeting with accurate depreciation forecasts and assist with audit schedules.
• Ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards, internal policies and Kenyan tax regulations (VAT, Withholding Tax).
• Strengthen internal controls across the fixed asset lifecycle and general ledger processes.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

The requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
• CPA (K) or ACCA.
• Minimum 5 years’ progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years specializing in fixed asset accounting and general ledger management.
• Strong experience in month-end close processes, account reconciliations and tax compliance in Kenya.
• In-depth knowledge of international financial reporting standards and fixed asset accounting standards.
• Working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws (VAT, Withholding Tax).
• Proficiency in major accounting systems (example Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• High attention to detail, strong analytical capability and sound understanding of internal controls.
• Ability to manage deadlines during peak reporting periods and collaborate effectively across departments.

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