Accounts Assistant

Africa International University is a private Chartered International Christian University with its main Campus located in Karen, Nairobi. Our Mission is to educate Christ-centred leaders for the transformation of God’s people and the world through innovative programs, research, and community engagement. We are seeking a highly motivated professional to fill the following position:

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT – ACC ASST -26-1 (1 position)

This position will be reporting to the Senior Accountant in the Finance Department.

Job Purpose:

To contribute to strategic and responsible finances management by providing professional accounting to ensure timely, dependable, and accurate information for decision making.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Invoicing, receipting and mailing of student statements.
2. Invoicing, receipting and mailing other customer statements
3. Bank reconciliations for all banks and ensuring approvals by the 10^th of the month for the previous month
4. Attend to student fees issues and other matters by other stakeholders.
5. Attend to student registration and exam clearance. Ensure adherence to laid down policies and procedures.
6. Attend to graduation clearance matters and reconcile and prepare for caution fee and credit balance refunds.
7. Update batch receipts for student scholarships once received.
8. Ensure timely banking of cheques received in the cash office
9. Monitor cash imprests paid out to ensure compliance with finance policy and recommend remedial actions to the finance manager.
10. Monitor accounts receivable and ensure that they are settled within the agreed timelines
11. Prepare the necessary journals entries for approval and posting.
12. Obtain and file all bank statements
13. Timely response to student queries through emails and phone calls
14. Attend to queries by student donors for students who are on scholarships on a timely basis.
15. Maintain a professional and customer friendly approach in dealing with students and other stakeholders in the course of your work.
16. Any other duties may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor in furtherance of the University objectives.

Requirements: Qualifications and Experience

1. Hold a degree in Business with Accounting option with at least one year experience in a similar position.
2. CPA qualifications at at least the intermediate level.
3. Excellent grasp of computer applications, especially Excel.
4. Experience working with an accounting system.

Requirements: Qualifications and Experience

1. Versatile and willing to take up any assignments within the department when necessary.
2. Good communication skill and interpersonal relationships.
3. Attention to detail and accuracy.
4. Person of high integrity and good morals in line with the Christian Values of the university.
5. A committed born-again evangelical Christian.

How to Apply

Applications should be emailed to job.application@aiu.ac.ke ensure the vacancy code is in the subject. The applicants should attach, a cover letter, detailed resume, copies of academic credentials, and duly filled job application form. The deadline for application is January 30, 2026 at 5.00pm.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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