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.