The position
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.
AKES, Kenya is looking to hire the following position based in Nairobi: Fixed Asset and General Ledger Accountant.
Role Summary:
The Fixed Asset and General Ledger Accountant will be responsible for safeguarding the integrity of the organization’s balance sheet by ensuring accuracy of the Fixed Asset Register and General Ledger. The role oversees month-end close processes, reconciliations, statutory compliance and internal controls while supporting financial reporting, audits and budgeting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, including acquisitions, transfers, disposals, capitalization of completed projects and depreciation.
- Coordinate asset tagging and annual physical verification across all locations; investigate and resolve variances.
- Process monthly depreciation, write-offs and impairment journals in compliance with international financial reporting standards and policy.
- Maintain insured asset registers and support insurance renewals and claims.
- Post supplier invoices and expense claims with accurate General Ledger coding aligned to approved budgets.
- Prepare and post month-end and year-end adjusting journal entries including accruals, prepayments, allocations.
- Perform detailed monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Reconcile control accounts to subsidiary ledgers and ensure proper documentation of journals and reconciliations.
- Ensure that all intercompany and interunit transactions are properly recorded and balanced.
- Prepare fixed asset schedules and balance sheet reports for management accounts and year-end statements.
- Support budgeting with accurate depreciation forecasts and assist with audit schedules.
- Ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards, internal policies and Kenyan tax regulations (VAT, Withholding Tax).
- Strengthen internal controls across the fixed asset lifecycle and general ledger processes.
- Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in fixed asset and General Ledger management.
The requirements
Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field.
- CPA (K) or ACCA.
- Minimum 5 years’ progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years specializing in fixed asset accounting and general ledger management.
- Strong experience in month-end close processes, account reconciliations and tax compliance in Kenya.
- In-depth knowledge of international financial reporting standards and fixed asset accounting standards.
- Working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws (VAT, Withholding Tax).
- Proficiency in major accounting systems (example Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
- High attention to detail, strong analytical capability and sound understanding of internal controls.
- Ability to manage deadlines during peak reporting periods and collaborate effectively across departments.
For more details on the position and the application process, please visit www.akdn.org/careers.
The closing date for applications is February 28, 2026.
After submission, you’ll receive a confirmation email from @brassring.com. All future application updates will come from @akesk.org emails only. We never send unsolicited job offers or request personal/financial information. If you receive suspicious communication, please verify by contacting us at +254 734 647457 / +254 701 647457 or emailing [email protected]. The organization is not responsible for any actions taken in response to fraudulent messages. By applying, you accept responsibility for verifying the authenticity of any communication.
Sector
Social Development
About the Agency
The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country’s national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students. More information…
Region
Eastern Africa
Location
Kenya
Salary
Salary and package to attract the best candidate
Job Expires
28-Feb-2026
