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Skills Global is recruiting an Accountant for a confidential Tier 1 deposit-taking SACCO's head office in Nairobi. The permanent, pensionable full-time position focuses on reconciliations, month-end close, audit readiness and financial controls, with applications closing on 5 November 2026.
- Permanent and pensionable role at a Tier 1 deposit-taking SACCO in Nairobi.
- Full-time working hours are 8 to 5; closing date is 5 November 2026.
- Requires CPA(K), a relevant bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience.
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Skills Global is recruiting an Accountant for a confidential Tier 1 deposit-taking SACCO's head office in Nairobi. The permanent, pensionable full-time position focuses on reconciliations, month-end close, audit readiness and financial controls, with applications closing on 5 November 2026.
- Permanent and pensionable role at a Tier 1 deposit-taking SACCO in Nairobi.
- Full-time working hours are 8 to 5; closing date is 5 November 2026.
- Requires CPA(K), a relevant bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience.
- Reconciles FOSA/BOSA, core banking, M-Pesa, PesaLink, EFT and RTGS accounts.
- Supports month-end close, internal audits and external audit readiness.
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Accountant - Tier 1 Sacco
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Accounting, Auditing & Finance
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Nairobi
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Language Requirement:
English
Work Type:
Full Time
Working Hours:
8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
Career Opportunity: Accountant
Terms of Service:
Permanent and pensionable
Job Location:
Head Office, Nairobi
About the Opportunity:
Our client, a Tier 1 Deposit-Taking SACCO, has retained Skills Global Limited to recruit an Accountant. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Accountant will perform timely reconciliations, investigate discrepancies, resolve posting errors, maintain accurate reconciliation schedules and support audit readiness across key financial control accounts.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly reconciliations of FOSA/BOSA accounts, core banking system transactions, M-Pesa/paybill, PesaLink, EFT/RTGS and other applicable payment channels.
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks, unallocated funds, out-of-balance conditions and posting errors through appropriate follow-up and corrective entries.
- Liaise with internal departments, vendors, members and payment service providers to resolve transactional disputes, outstanding items and payment queries.
- Prepare high-quality reconciliation summaries, month-end close reports and audit-ready documentation for review by the Finance team and external auditors.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and appropriate handling of all sensitive financial data and records.
- Proactively flag recurring discrepancies, control weaknesses or systemic process gaps to the Head of Finance for further action.
- Support internal and external audit cycles by availing accurate, well-organized reconciliation schedules and supporting evidence.
- Qualifications, Experience and Competencies
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce (Accounts option) or a related field from a recognized institution.
- CPA(K) in good standing.
- At least three (3) years of hands-on experience in bookkeeping, general ledger accounting or high-volume financial reconciliation, in a similar reconciliation-focused role.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, such as SAP, Oracle or equivalent, and advanced Microsoft Excel, especially with core banking systems or financial management systems, preferably in a SACCO or regulated financial institution.
- Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger principles and financial reconciliation best practices.
- Attention to detail and numerical accuracy, with the ability to independently identify, investigate and correct accounting errors.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A team player with a strong work ethic, high personal integrity and commitment to delivering accurate financial outputs.
- How to Apply
- Interested and suitably qualified candidates are invited to submit a detailed CV and cover letter, clearly indicating their current and expected remuneration, to:
- Email: [email protected]
- Subject Line: Application – Accountant
- Closing Date: 5 November 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
- Personal data submitted will be processed solely for recruitment and selection purposes in accordance with the Data Protection Act, No. 24 of 2019 (Kenya), and may be shared with the client strictly for evaluation purposes.
- Shortlisted candidates will be required to satisfy applicable integrity and governance requirements.
- Our client is an equal opportunity employer.
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