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2026-02-10T16:21:50+00:00
Abacus
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Pharmaceutical
Accounting & Finance
KES
MONTH
2026-02-22T17:00:00+00:00
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The Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with Kenyan statutory requirements, and supporting budgeting and audit processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

  • Maintain accurate books of accounts in accordance with IFRS and company policies
  • Record and reconcile general ledger entries, bank statements, and intercompany transactions
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and collections

Statutory Compliance (Kenya)

  • Prepare and file PAYE, VAT, and Withholding Tax returns with KRA
  • Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws and regulations
  • Coordinate statutory deductions (NSSF, NHIF) and payroll reconciliations
  • Support internal and external audits and respond to audit queries

Budgeting & Controls

  • Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis
  • Monitor expenses and ensure cost controls
  • Support cash flow planning and forecasting

Coordination & Support

  • Liaise with banks, auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
  • Support management with financial analysis and reports as required
  • Maintain proper financial documentation and records

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification (preferred or in progress)
  • Minimum 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements
  • Experience working with accounting software (Odoo)
  • Maintain accurate books of accounts in accordance with IFRS and company policies
  • Record and reconcile general ledger entries, bank statements, and intercompany transactions
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and collections
  • Prepare and file PAYE, VAT, and Withholding Tax returns with KRA
  • Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws and regulations
  • Coordinate statutory deductions (NSSF, NHIF) and payroll reconciliations
  • Support internal and external audits and respond to audit queries
  • Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis
  • Monitor expenses and ensure cost controls
  • Support cash flow planning and forecasting
  • Liaise with banks, auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
  • Support management with financial analysis and reports as required
  • Maintain proper financial documentation and records
  • Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements
  • Experience working with accounting software (Odoo)
  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification (preferred or in progress)
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Pharmaceutical, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Abacus

Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, February 22 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, February 10 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with Kenyan statutory requirements, and supporting budgeting and audit processes.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

  • Maintain accurate books of accounts in accordance with IFRS and company policies
  • Record and reconcile general ledger entries, bank statements, and intercompany transactions
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and collections

Statutory Compliance (Kenya)

  • Prepare and file PAYE, VAT, and Withholding Tax returns with KRA
  • Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws and regulations
  • Coordinate statutory deductions (NSSF, NHIF) and payroll reconciliations
  • Support internal and external audits and respond to audit queries

Budgeting & Controls

  • Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis
  • Monitor expenses and ensure cost controls
  • Support cash flow planning and forecasting

Coordination & Support

  • Liaise with banks, auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
  • Support management with financial analysis and reports as required
  • Maintain proper financial documentation and records

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification (preferred or in progress)
  • Minimum 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements
  • Experience working with accounting software (Odoo)

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Sunday, February 22 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 10-02-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 10-02-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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