Position Title: Accountant

Reports To: Managing Director

Industry Sector: Food & Beverage Ingredients Distribution

Salary Range: Kshs. 45,000 – 55,000

Employment Nature: Full-Time

Location: Nairobi (with occasional regional travel)

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Accountant to steer the financial operations of our distribution business. Your primary objective is to maintain absolute financial accuracy, robust internal controls, and flawless statutory compliance within a fast-paced, multi-warehouse environment. This role goes beyond standard data entry; you will actively manage inventory valuation, investigate stock shrinkage, oversee credit management, and deliver precise management accounts that directly inform executive decision-making and protect corporate margins.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Financial Reporting & Ledger Governance

• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements within 5 working days of month-end.

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and complete general ledger reconciliations.

• Maintain the corporate fixed asset register and calculate accurate depreciation schedules.

• Supervise the integrity of the ERP system and support the automation of financial workflows.

Inventory Accounting & Cost Control

• Monitor stock movements and valuations across multiple storage warehouses and distribution channels.

• Reconcile physical stock counts against ERP records, maintaining an inventory variance rate of less than 1%.

• Analyze product margins, landed costs, import clearing cost allocations, and distribution expenses.

• Investigate stock discrepancies, damages, expiries, and manage provisions for bad stock.

Tax Compliance & Treasury Management

• Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, and corporate tax returns on time to ensure 100% compliance.

• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, monitor departmental spending, and conduct variance analysis.

• Monitor daily cash positions, perform weekly bank reconciliations, and handle foreign currency transactions.

• Coordinate internal or external audits and ensure full closure of all audit findings.

Credit Control & Debt Management

• Monitor customer credit limits, analyze aging reports, and drive active debt collection efforts.

• Evaluate customer payment trends and recommend provisions for doubtful debts when necessary.

Requirements & Skills

Minimum Criteria

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.

• Certification: Professional accounting qualifications such as CPA(K) or ACCA are mandatory.

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance experience, preferably within FMCG, manufacturing, or distribution industries.

• Systems: Strong proficiency in modern ERP accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Key Competencies

• Distribution Literacy: Solid understanding of warehouse accounting, import costing, and excise duty processes.

• Analytical Precision: Ability to interpret complex financial trends and enforce tight internal control policies.

• Target Driven: Proven capability to maintain a 100% accurate reporting record under tight deadlines.

• Leadership Ability: Competence to supervise workflows and mentor junior accounting staff.

What is in Store for You

• Operational Ownership: Take full charge of the financial architecture of a leading ingredients distributor.

• Dynamic Exposure: Refine your skills in complex logistical areas like multi-warehouse stock management and import costing.

• Strategic Influence: Work directly with senior management to protect profitability and streamline operations.

Email your CV before 22nd May 2026 for the Accountant role. Ensure you quote the exact job title in your email subject line.

Apply now to optimize our financial operations.