Company Details
Industry:
Consulting
Description:
CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director, Lucy Mmari, who built the company after spending 14 years honing her human resources expertise at a well-established logistics firm.
Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Description
Job Summary
- We are looking for a highly experienced and dependable Accountant to join our construction and finishing Materials Company in Kenya. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in accounting and finance within the construction, hardware, or building materials industry, with at least 10 years of relevant experience. The candidate must be proficient in Sage accounting software and capable of managing financial operations efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper bookkeeping.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
- Reconcile bank statements, supplier accounts, and customer accounts.
- Monitor inventory transactions related to tiles, sanitary ware, adhesives, and finishing materials.
- Process payroll and ensure statutory deductions are remitted on time.
- Prepare and file tax returns including VAT, PAYE, NHIF, and NSSF.
- Ensure compliance with Kenyan financial and tax regulations.
- Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors.
- Monitor cash flow and advise management on financial performance.
- Generate reports from Sage accounting software for management review.
- Support procurement and sales departments with financial analysis and stock controls.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
- Minimum of 10 years’ accounting experience, preferably in construction or building materials industry.
- Strong hands-on experience using Sage accounting software.
- Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and inventory accounting.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Preferred Skills
- Experience handling accounts for construction projects or hardware/building materials companies.
- Understanding of stock and inventory management systems.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
745 open positions on Semasocial right now
· 8569 open positions in Nairobi County, Kenya
· 16 posted in the last 7 days
CV Job Description Matcher
See how well your CV matches this job and get tips to improve your chances
AI Tool
This tool helps you see how closely your CV matches a job description. It also gives you simple suggestions on what to improve so you have a better chance of getting shortlisted.
