Accounts & Tax Officer (CPA K)

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Industry: Consulting
Description: Gap Recruitment Services Limited is a leading recruitment firm in Kenya where International and local companies find just the right fit talent. Whether you are an employer seeking skilled talent to fuel productivity in your organization or a job seeker pursuing your dream job and a fulfilling career, we are your Staffing Team, and we are committed to your success. Gap Recruitment has the technical capacity to find the right resource for any of your vacancies, but we know it takes more than a skill set to get the job done. We focus on understanding your specific needs, culture, beyond just technical skills, and we maintain close relationships with the professionals in our databases, enabling us to find the right fit for both parties in record time.
Job Description

Key Responsibilities

 

1. Core Accounting & Month-End Close:

 

Post daily journals and maintain AR/AP ledgers, fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals.

 

Perform reconciliations (bank, M-Pesa, till, supplier, and customer accounts).

 

Assist in monthly close and prepare supporting schedules for management accounts.

 

2. Tax & Statutory Compliance

 

Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, WHT, and other statutory returns on iTax.

 

Ensure eTIMS-compliant invoicing and maintain proper tax documentation.

 

Reconcile VAT & WHT ledgers to iTax and track WHT certificates for suppliers/customers.

 

Support external audits and respond to KRA queries.

 

3. Accounts Receivable & Collections:

 

Issue invoices, credit notes, customer statements, and payment receipts.

 

Manage collections through reminders, calls, dispute resolutions, and escalations.

 

Monitor DSO, credit limits, and overdue accounts; recommend risk actions where necessary.

 

4. Accounts Payable & Treasury:

 

Process supplier invoices using a three-way match (LPOGRNInvoice).

 

Maintain AP aging, reconcile supplier accounts, and track retentions/withholdings.

 

Assist with cashflow forecasting and maintain daily cash book.

 

5. Inventory & Costing Support:

 

Post GRNs and stock adjustments with proper approvals.

 

Support inventory management through cycle counts and quarterly stock takes.

 

Assist with project/job costing by capturing labor, logistics, and variation costs for accurate COGS.

 

6. Systems, Controls & Documentation:

 

Enforce SOPs and Delegation of Authority with strong audit trails.

 

Maintain proper filing systems (digital & physical).

 

Ensure discipline in ERP/accounting systems (QuickBooks/Sage/Zoho/Odoo) and suggest automation improvements.

 

Requirements & Qualifications:

 

CPA K (or CPA finalist) and member/eligible for ICPAK.

 

Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance.

 

34 years relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing, construction, or project-based environments.

 

Proficiency in iTax, eTIMS, and accounting/ERP systems.

 

Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivots, lookups).

 

Excellent documentation and compliance discipline.

 

Nice to Have:

 

Experience in inventory control and job costing.

 

Exposure to ISO 9001 or internal audit processes.

 

Basic reporting skills in Power BI/Data Studio.

 

Application Process:

 

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their updated CV through our Career Page.

 

Application Deadline: 1st September 2025

 

 

Salary: Ksh. 40,000
Otherpay: Benefits
Education: Degree, Diploma
Employment Type: Full Time

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