Posted: By:Hiring Kenya
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