Accounts Assistant

Responsibilities:

• Data Entry:

Assisting the Accounting & Finance Manager with data entry tasks for accounting & bookkeeping

• Treasury:

  Maintaining the petty cash book, including vouchers and receipts

  Recording banking transactions including payments, receipts and charges

  Reconciling the bank and cash on a daily basis

• Payables Management:

  Posting capital purchase, goods purchase and purchase expense invoices

  Maintaining creditors ageing and payment dates along with cash flow forecasts

• Invoice Processing:

  Prepare and process invoices promptly together with any copies and other documentation such as delivery notes

  Verify the accuracy of billing information including quantities and pricing

  Preparing documentation for credit note requests for processing by Accounting & Finance Manager

• Filing & Record Keeping:

  Maintaining organized and up-to-date records of invoices and related documentation

  Ensuring all records are filed properly and easily accessible for reference or audit

• Compliance & Controls:

Ensuring accounting processes are compliant with company policies and procedures

What we expect of you

• Attention to detail to ensure accuracy

• Efficiency and speed in your working style for quick processing of paperwork

 • Excellent time management skills to prioritize and manage multiple invoices effectively

• Strong organizational skills to maintain an accessible documentation trail

• Motivation to work well under pressure in a fast-paced work environment

• Teamwork and ability to collaborate with other colleagues

• Proactive mindset to raise any questions or queries if and when they arise Must-haves

Qualification

Proven experience (at least 2 years) in an Accounts Assistant role

Accounting qualification

Proficiency in the use of computer software and Microsoft Office applications

Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and handle challenging conversations tactfully.

If qualified share your cv to vacancies@jantakenya.com by 6th July 2026 indicating “Accounts assistant”