# Accounting Assistant

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Company: Team Plus Limited

Category: Accounting

Location: Kenya, Nairobi, Nairobi

Work type: Full-time

Work arrangement: On-site

Published: 2026-11-06

Expires: 2026-12-06

## Job Description

Key responsibilities

 
- Prepare casual payroll schedules twice a month (1st–14th and 15th–end of month) and confirm the payments.
 
- Support monthly payroll checks: names, bank details, deductions, overtime and leave.
 
- Prepare and send client invoices, ETR/eTIMS invoices and statements of account, after they have been approved.
 
- Support the VAT returns: sales sheet, purchase/expense sheet, supplier records and filing acknowledgements.
 
- Support statutory payments and reconciliations (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, AHL, HELB).
 
- Update bank and M-PESA payment confirmations and prepare the pending-balances report.
 
- Follow up client payments and outstanding balances.
 
- Support final dues by checking exit records, leave balances and payment confirmations.
 
- Keep petty cash, office expense records and receipts.
 
- Keep digital and physical accounting files complete, well named and in order.
 
- Follow up employee payment complaints with HR.

Requirements

 
- Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce; CPA Part I or above is an added advantage.
 
- At least 1–2 years’ experience in an accounting role.
 
- Working knowledge of KRA iTax, eTIMS, VAT, PAYE, NSSF, SHIF and AHL.
 
- Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills; QuickBooks experience is an advantage.
 
- Very high attention to detail. Every figure, date and client name must be correct before it leaves the office.
 
- Able to meet strict monthly deadlines and follow instructions exactly.
 
- Clear written English and professional communication with clients.
 
- Honest, discreet and able to handle confidential information.

What we offer

 
- A one-year contract with statutory benefits (NSSF, SHIF, AHL).
 
- Hands-on exposure to payroll, tax and client accounts in a fast-paced company.

## Requirements

high school
12

Apply by email: karol@fides-kenya.com

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