- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND
- Experience 4 years
- Location Nairobi
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit
Senior Accounts Assistant at Kenya National Entrepreneurs Savings Trust (KNEST)
Senior Accounts Assistant
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 ondailybasis
- Posting payments and receipts in the cashbook;
- Disbursing funds in accordance with the provision on the PFMAct;
- 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.
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
Method of Application
For further details and requirements for each role, please visit KNEST Plc website https://knest.go.ke/en/ informationcentre/careers
- Successful candidates will be required to submit the following compliance documents in accordance with Chap- ter 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.
- Vallid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations.
N/B:
- 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 sup- porting documents;
- Hard or Soft Copy applications shall be accepted;
- Soft copy applications/ 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 30007-00100 Nairobi
17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue and dropped in the recruitment box on 17th Floor National Bank Building, Harambee Avenue.
- All applications should be received not later than 15 December 2025 at 5:00 pm, EAT.
- The position applied for with the corresponding Job Ref No. should clearly be indicated on the envelop.
- All hand delivered applications should be registered at the KNEST Plc reception before dropping in the recruit- ment box.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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