Sumac Microfinance Bank
Sumac Microfinance Bank is hiring an Accountant to manage financial records, bank reconciliations, and statutory reporting. This full-time Accounting Jobs opportunity in Kenya is open on a rolling basis and requires a CPA(K) or ACCA Finalist with 3 years of banking experience. Apply for this Accounting Jobs role to take ownership of general ledger accounts and lead financial operations in a regulated microfinance institution.
📋 Job Overview
- Category: Accounting Jobs
- Job Type: Full Time Jobs
- Location: Nairobi
- Company: Sumac Microfinance Bank
- Application Deadline: Rolling basis
- Last Updated: April 17, 2026
Accountant at Sumac Microfinance Bank – Sumac Microfinance Bank Kenya Job Details
About the Role
The job holder will be responsible for maintaining accurate and timely original accounting entries and records while delivering high quality client service to internal and external customers while ensuring adherence to policies and procedures in all accounting processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ownership of all the General Ledger accounts ensuring that they are reconciled at all times.
- Preparation of bi-monthly bank reconciliations through the core banking system
- Maintaining fixed assets register modules through the core banking system
- Proposing and implementing of revised finance and procurement policies
- Implementation of other system upgrade areas affecting accounts operations and reporting
- Accurate and timely posting of entries while ensuring data integrity into the core banking system
- Correct matching of all accounting entries to their budgeted cost and revenue centers
- Timely accrual of all costs and revenues
- Timely payments of suppliers and customer payment requests while verifying documentation
- Timely settlement of statutory obligations such as taxes and loan obligations
- Filing of statutory reports to regulators by the set statutory deadlines
- Manage cashflows at bank level and ensure adequacy at all times
- Accurate and timely preparation of monthly and annual accounts namely balance sheet, profit and loss statement and other reports in adherence to relevant IFRS
- Provide oversight on overall adherence to budget
- Proactive cost management on OPEX
- Responsible for payroll reconciliation after postings
- Provide guidance to onboard, train, set targets and manage the performance of staff reporting to you to ensure the achievement of their set targets.
- Act as an agent of the bank
- Timely treasury replenishment across all branches upon request
- Reconcile financial discrepancies by collecting and analyzing account information.
- Any other duties delegated by the supervisor from time to time
Qualifications and Technical Competencies
- University degree in either Finance/Accounting/Economics or Business Admin.
CPA (K) or ACCA Finalist. A master’s Degree will be an added advantage - 3 years working experience in a similar position in the banking industry preferably a regulated Microfinance Bank.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage time efficiently
- Ability to solve complex problems and make decisions effectively
- Good time management
- Respect for peers
- Confidentiality
- A team player
- Assertiveness and self-drive
- Honesty, reliability and dependability
- Good interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Analytical skills
- Speed and accuracy
🎯 How to Apply
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for Accountant at Sumac Microfinance Bank Kenya, you must hold a university degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration, along with CPA(K) or ACCA Finalist certification. The Accounting Jobs jobs in Kenya listing requires 3 years of work experience in a similar banking role, preferably in a regulated microfinance institution. A master's degree is considered an added advantage but not mandatory.
This Accountant at Sumac Microfinance Bank at Kenya role involves managing general ledger accounts, preparing bi-monthly bank reconciliations, and maintaining fixed assets registers through the core banking system. The Accounting Jobs jobs in Kenya position also requires accurate posting of entries, timely accrual of costs and revenues, preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS, and managing payroll reconciliations. You will also supervise accounting staff and handle statutory compliance including tax payments and regulatory report filing.
The Accounting Jobs opportunity in Kenya is available on a rolling basis, meaning applications are accepted continuously until the position is filled. To apply for Accountant at Sumac Microfinance Bank Kenya, visit Job Vacancies Now and submit your application with supporting documents including your degree certificate, professional certification, and references from previous banking employers. Rolling basis positions allow you to apply immediately without waiting for a specific closing date.
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