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Accounts Assistant at Ikigai
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (27 Oct 2026) Updated about 2 hours ago
Job Description
The Accounts Assistant will support Ikigai’s Finance and Procurement team by handling day‑to‑day accounting tasks, including accounts payable and receivable, data entry, and record‑keeping. The role ensures accurate financial records, timely reconciliations, and efficient payment processing to aid decision‑making. Candidates need 1–3 years of relevant accounting experience and a bachelor’s degree in a related field. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (BA/BSc/HND) and relevant professional certificate.
- • 1–3 years of accounting experience, preferably in accounts payable/receivable.
- • Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and financial reporting.
- • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office.
- • Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
- • Good communication and teamwork skills.
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Perform data entry and maintain accurate accounting records for accounts payable and receivable.
- • Process invoices, payments, and expense reimbursements in a timely manner.
- • Reconcile bank statements and vendor accounts to ensure accuracy.
- • Assist in preparing financial reports and supporting documentation for management.
- • Support the Finance & Procurement team with ad‑hoc tasks and documentation.
- • Collaborate with internal departments to resolve accounting queries.