Accountant Job NSSF Sacco

Accountant Job NSSF Sacco – NSSF Sacco Kenya Job Details

About the Role

NSSF Sacco is recruiting a full-time Accountant to join its finance team in Kenya. This position sits within the accounting department and reports directly to the Chief Accountant. You’ll manage core accounting functions, maintain financial records, and ensure compliance with Sacco regulations and accounting standards. The role combines hands-on bookkeeping with reporting and regulatory responsibilities across daily cash management and quarterly financial cycles.

Accounting jobs in Kenya within the Sacco sector require someone who can balance operational accuracy with policy compliance. This Accountant Job NSSF Sacco offers exposure to diverse accounting tasks — from supplier payments and petty cash oversight to bank reconciliation and tax filing — making it suitable for mid-career professionals looking to deepen their technical accounting skills in the cooperative finance space.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer budget controls by tracking and managing expenditure allocations against the approved annual general meeting budgets.
• Process timely and accurate payments to suppliers, employees, and board members.
• Maintain general ledgers, cash books, investment ledgers, and all subsidiary accounting records.
• Prepare petty cash transactions through online systems in line with established finance procedures.
• Monitor cheque book usage and arrange continuous adequate supply to operational departments.
• Conduct monthly bank account reconciliations and investigate outstanding or unidentified transactions.
• Track capital and operational expenditure against budget allocations and produce variance reports.
• Review monthly revenue and expense entries to ensure they are recorded in the correct accounting periods in compliance with accruals accounting principles.
• Draft financial statements and reports aligned with International Financial Reporting Standards and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Verify the accuracy and completeness of all accounting records and receivables against financial standards.
• Calculate, prepare, and remit statutory tax obligations to the Kenya Revenue Authority on schedule.
• Ensure all staff statutory deductions are correctly withheld and submitted.
• Compile and organize audit files for internal and external audit reviews as requested.
• Prepare annual tax deduction summaries and communicate outcomes to staff and management.
• Update and maintain fixed asset registers and confirm insurance coverage is current across all organizational assets.
• Deliver responsive service to both internal departments and external stakeholders.
• Support the promotion and cross-selling of Sacco products where appropriate.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Professional certification as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K)) or ACCA — mandatory.
• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related business discipline preferred.
• Minimum three years of relevant accounting or finance work experience.
• Proficiency in general ledger management, cash accounting, and bank reconciliation procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities for reporting and stakeholder interaction.
• Solid analytical skills with the capacity to identify variances, reconcile discrepancies, and assess financial risks.
• Competence in producing clear, structured financial reports and audit documentation.
• Sound decision-making judgment in handling compliance and operational accounting matters.

What to Expect

• A full-time permanent position within a cooperative financial institution serving members across Kenya.
• Direct reporting line to the Chief Accountant with clear performance expectations tied to accounting accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Exposure to the full accounting cycle including budget management, daily transaction processing, month-end closing, and statutory reporting.
• This Accountant Job NSSF Sacco position in Kenya is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.

Method of Application

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