Ridgeways Baptist Church — Finance Department
Ridgeways Baptist Church is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager in maintaining accurate financial records and strengthening the Church’s financial stewardship. This is an opportunity to serve within a values-driven Church organization while applying and growing your professional accounting skills.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for general ledger maintenance, reconciliations, statutory compliance support, and preparation of schedules feeding into monthly management accounts. The role also requires hands-on proficiency in the Church’s ERP/accounting systems.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain the general ledger and post approved journal entries
- Prepare monthly bank, supplier, and other reconciliations
- Prepare statutory returns (PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, NITA, VAT/WHT) and support audit processes
- Support management reporting, budgeting, and variance analysis
- Process transactions and generate reports within ERP systems such as SAP or Zoho
What We’re Looking For
- Active, committed Christian aligned with the values and vision of Ridgeways Baptist Church
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- CPA Part II (minimum); progress towards CPA-K an advantage
- Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g. SAP, Zoho, or similar) — required
- Membership with a recognized professional body (e.g. ICPAK) an added advantage
- Minimum 3 years’ relevant experience, ideally including exposure to reconciliations and statutory compliance
- Experience in a church, ministry, or non-profit setting an added advantage
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a cover letter and CV to hr@ridgewaysbaptistchurch.org by 30 September 2026, indicating “Assistant Accountant” in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.