Senior Accounts Assistant Job KNEST

Accounting Jobs, Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust Jobs.

JOB GRADE KNEST 7 – JOB REF No. SAA/016/25

Job Specifications

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail: –

• Preparing payment vouchers;
• Processing payments, imprests and travel advances;
• Receiving cash, banking, balancing and reconciling cash books on daily basis
• Posting payments and receipts in the cashbook;
• Disbursing funds in accordance with the provision on the PFM Act;
• Providing safe custody of cash and payment vouchers;
• Preparing and updating creditor, debtors and general ledgers;
• Liaising with customers to provide billing information;
• Preparing monthly bank accounts reconciliations;
• Processing of statutory deductions payments; and
• Preparing and maintaining accurate prepayments, accruals and provision schedules.

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Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: –

• Four (4) years work experience
• Diploma in Accounting or a related field from a recognized institution; professional accounting certification;
• Part II of the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) examination or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Met the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Communication skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Teamwork;
• Analytical skills; and
• Time Management

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How to Apply

For further details and requirements for each role, please visit KNEST Plc website https://knest.go.ke/en/information-centre/careers

Successful candidates will be required to submit the following compliance documents in accordance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya (2010):

• Valid Tax Compliance Certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
• Clearance from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
• Clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) clearance report.
• Valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.

How to Apply

• Applicants are advised to indicate the position and reference number on their cover letter; their current and expected salaries;
• Each application should be accompanied with a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and transcripts, National Identity Card or Passport, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.
• Hard or Soft-Copy applications shall be accepted;
• Soft copy applications or online applications should be emailed in pdf format (as one running document) to: recruitment@knest.go.ke
• Hard copy applications should be addressed to:

Chief Executive Officer
KNEST Plc
P.O. Box 40092-00100
Nairobi

17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue, and dropped in the recruitment box on 17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue.

N/B:

• All applications should be received not later than 15thDecember 2025 at 5:00 pm, EAT.
• The position applied for with the corresponding Job Ref No. should clearly be indicated on the envelop.
• All hard delivered applications should be registered at the KNEST Plc reception before dropping in the recruitment box.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.