Senior Accounts Assistant II at Bomet University College in Bomet, Kenya

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    Senior Accounts Assistant II

    Bomet University CollegeBomet, Kenya

    Posted

    6 days ago

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    26 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Education & Training
    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

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    Job Description

    To ensure that all transactions are well vouched and maintained according to policy in addition to ensuring that books of original entries are accurate. The role involves vouching receipts and payments, coding invoices, processing payments, assisting with bank reconciliations, and contributing to the university's annual budgeting process.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Vouching of receipts, payments in line with internal controls
    • Coding of Invoices and other payments supporting documents
    • Processing payments and ensure payment vouchers are properly coded
    • Assisting the accountant with posting processed payments to the General Ledger GL
    • Assisting in carrying out bank reconciliations and other final accounts functions as directed
    • Assisting in recording weekly cash collection schedules and ensure all collections for the week have been banked and reconciled to original source documents
    • Assisting in Journal Posting and updating of imprests register
    • Maintaining register for accountable documents and ensures their safe custody
    • Preparing routine performance reconciliation schedules and reports
    • Contributing to university annual budgeting and planning process
    • Filling all financial and other documents for safe custody and future references
    • Banking all receipts and reconcile to original source documents
    • Any other duty as assigned from time to time

    Required Qualifications

    • Part II of the Certified Public Accountants CPA with 3 years working experience as Accounts Assistant Grade 6 or its equivalent.
    • OR Proficiency in relevant computer applications

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

    Minimum Experience

    3 years

    Field of Study

    Accounting

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Submit a hard copy of your application to the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance), Bomet University, P.O. Box 701 - 20400 BOMET, and send a soft copy in ONE RUNNING PDF FORMAT to recruitment.august2026@bu.ac.ke. Ensure the advert reference number is indicated on the envelope. Applications must reach us by Wednesday, 26th August, 2026 at 5.00pm.

    Show Your Vouching Precision and Reconciliation Grip

    Hiring managers for accounts assistant roles in universities look for proof that you can keep ledgers clean under pressure. They want to see that you understand internal controls and can handle cash reconciliations without missing a step.

    1. Lead with your CPA progress: On your CV, place your CPA Part II status prominently. Mention any modules completed and how they apply to daily accounting tasks like journal posting and bank reconciliations.

    2. Quantify your reconciliation wins: If you have reconciled large volumes of transactions, state the numbers. For example, 'Reconciled 500+ weekly transactions with zero discrepancies' shows concrete impact.

    3. Highlight your voucher discipline: Describe how you ensured every payment had proper supporting documents. Mention any instances where you caught errors or prevented duplicate payments.

    4. Show your software fluency: List the accounting software you have used, such as QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP systems. If you are proficient in Excel, mention advanced functions like VLOOKUP and pivot tables.

    5. Prepare for scenario questions: Be ready to explain how you would handle a cash shortage or a missing invoice. Interviewers will probe your problem-solving and adherence to policy.

    6. Understand university finance context: Research how public universities handle budgeting and imprests. Mention your familiarity with government accounting procedures if you have any.

    7. Polish your documentation skills: Since the role involves filing and safe custody of documents, emphasize your organizational skills. Give examples of how you maintained orderly records.

    8. Communicate your teamwork: The role involves assisting the accountant and working with other departments. Share examples of how you collaborated to meet deadlines.

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    Tags

    CPA
    accounts assistant
    bank reconciliation
    general ledger
    budgeting