JOB TITLE

 

ACCOUNTANT

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

MANUFACTURING

SALARY

KSHS.35,000-40,000

JOB LOCATION

TATU CITY

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General Accounting & Financial Reporting

  • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all transactions are recorded in accordance with accounting standards.
  • Prepare journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and support month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Assist in preparing financial statements including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

  • Process supplier invoices, reconcile vendor statements, and ensure timely payments.
  • Issue customer invoices, monitor collections, and follow up on overdue accounts.
  • Maintain accurate supplier and customer records.

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Management

  • Perform monthly bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
  • Monitor cash flow and prepare weekly cash position reports.
  • Manage petty cash and ensure proper documentation and control.

Inventory & Cost Accounting

  • Track and reconcile inventory transactions, working closely with stores and production teams.
  • Assist in the implementation and maintenance of cost accounting systems.
  • Analyze and report on production costs, material usage, labor, and overheads.
  • Support the calculation and update of standard costs and bill of materials (BOM).
  • Conduct cost variance analysis and highlight areas of concern or inefficiency.
  • Collaborate with the Finance and Operations teams to improve cost control processes and reduce waste.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Variance Analysis

  • Assist in preparing departmental budgets and forecasts.
  • Monitor actual expenses against budget and analyze variances.
  • Provide financial data and insights to support business decision-making.

Audit & Compliance

  • Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules, documents, and reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with accounting policies, tax regulations, and internal controls.
  • Maintain proper filing of financial documents for audit and statutory compliance.

Systems & Process Improvement

  • Use accounting software to record and manage financial data; ensure system data integrity.
  • Leverage MS Excel for analysis, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
  • Recommend improvements to accounting systems, internal controls, and workflow processes.

 

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment
  • Solid understanding of general accounting principles and procedures
  • Basic knowledge of cost accounting is an added advantage
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, Tally, etc.) and MS Excel
  • Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.