The University is looking to fill a vacancy for the position of Accountant responsible for payroll preparation, accounting for employee and honorarium related expenditure, accounting for loans and the employee ledger. This individual is also responsible for accounting for income, expenditure, and posting transactions into the accounting system.
About AUA
Adventist University of Africa (AUA) is a Chartered University of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church based in Nairobi, Kenya. It was established by the General Conference of SDA to provide postgraduate education in Theology, Business, Public Health, Applied Computer Science and other fields. The University seeks to deliver outstanding postgraduate education from a Biblical foundation to prepare competent leaders to serve the Church and society in a Christ-like manner.
Qualifications Required
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or its equivalent.
- A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) qualification will be an added advantage.
Skills Required
- Proficiency in SunPlus system
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Good interpersonal skills
- Time Management
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to job demands
- Attention to detail
Required Work Experience
- At least 2 years of experience as an accountant
Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
- Payroll preparation and processing
- Processing and timely remittance of statutory deductions
- Accounting for employee-related transactions and receivables
- Accounting for employee and organizational loans
- Responsible for insurance matters and transactions
- Posting transactions into the SunPlus system
- Bank and inter-organizational reconciliations
- Generating financial reports
- Participate in budget preparation
- Contribute to the ongoing development of an efficient administrative service to the clients of the University
Method of Application
Interested persons should apply to the Human Resources Director of AUA via email to hr@aua.ac.ke with a copy to dvcf@aua.ac.ke by 14th March 2025 (Do not use the form below). Attach the following documents:
- Written application expressing interest in the job
- Detailed CV with at least three referees
- Copies of certificates and transcripts
- Three (3) recommendation letters:
- from your local church pastor
- from your current or former employer
- any other
Only shortlisted applicants will be notified and invited for an interview.