JKUAT Enterprises Limited invites applications from suitably qualified and experienced individuals to fill several vacant positions based in Nairobi, Kenya. The organization is seeking competent professionals who can effectively support its operational, financial, insurance, and security functions in line with established policies and procedures. These opportunities are open to candidates who demonstrate strong technical capability, integrity, accountability, and the ability to work within structured institutional environments.
Accountant II (23 Positions)
Role Overview
The Accountant II position is a technical and operational accounting role responsible for supporting the organization’s financial management processes. The role focuses on accurate financial record-keeping, compliance with accounting standards, preparation of financial reports, and support in budgetary and audit functions. Individuals appointed to this role will work under established financial policies and supervision while contributing to efficient financial operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Accountant II will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date accounting records in accordance with approved accounting standards and organizational policies. This includes posting financial transactions into accounting systems, ensuring that all financial entries are properly supported, coded, and authorized.
The role involves preparing periodic financial statements, management reports, and schedules required for internal review and external reporting. The officer will assist in compiling monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
The Accountant II will participate in budget preparation and monitoring processes. This includes tracking budget allocations, monitoring expenditure against approved budgets, identifying variances, and providing explanations to support management decision-making.
Another key responsibility is the processing of payments and receipts. The role entails verifying payment requests, preparing payment vouchers, processing invoices, and ensuring that all payments are made in accordance with approved procedures. The officer will also ensure that receipts are properly recorded and reconciled.
The Accountant II will assist in bank reconciliations and the reconciliation of various ledger accounts. This involves identifying discrepancies, investigating variances, and proposing corrective actions in a timely manner.
The role includes supporting audit activities by providing required documentation and explanations to internal and external auditors. The officer will ensure that financial records are properly maintained and readily available for audit review.
The Accountant II will be involved in asset management processes, including maintaining asset registers, recording asset acquisitions and disposals, and supporting periodic asset verification exercises.
The position also requires ensuring compliance with statutory financial obligations. This includes supporting the preparation of statutory returns, remittances, and financial disclosures as required under applicable regulations.
Additional duties include supporting revenue management processes, assisting in financial data analysis, and performing any other accounting-related tasks as assigned by supervisors in line with organizational objectives.
Application Information
These positions are open to qualified candidates who meet the role requirements and are available to work in Nairobi, Kenya. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their applications in accordance with the instructions provided on the job posting platform.
Applicants should ensure that they clearly indicate the position title and reference number for the role they are applying for. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further stages of the recruitment process.
The organization is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices and encourages applications from eligible candidates who can contribute positively to its operations.
