Accounts Assistant II

This role at The Open University of Kenya (OUK) aims to support the Finance department by performing crucial daily accounting and financial tasks. OUK addresses limited capacity in traditional universities through innovative online and distance education methodologies.

Duties & Responsibilities

The core duties of the Accounts Assistant II include:

• Posting of banking payments;
• Handling daily transactions for petty cash;
• Receiving and making payment;
• Preparing payment transactions;
• Reconciling supplier statements as received;
• Entering primary data and balancing of cash books, imprest and advances ledgers;
• Processing Imprest/travel advances and following up on surrenders;
• Writing Cheques and posting payments and receipting vouchers in cash books; and
• Preparing and filing records on payments/Cash receipts.

Required Qualifications and Competencies

For appointment to this grade, one MUST have:

• CPA I (Section 2) or Diploma in a relevant course from a recognized institution.
• Served at least 3 years at the level of Accounts Clerk/Accounts Assistant III or in a comparable position.
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

The Terms of Service will be either Permanent and Pensionable OR Contract, as shall be determined by the University Council. The Open University of Kenya (OUK) is an equal opportunity employer, and applicants of either gender, youths, persons living with disabilities and those from marginalized areas are encouraged to apply.