Accountant - (FMCG, SAGE Experience)
2025-08-25T07:49:05+00:00
Reeds Africa Consult
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FULL_TIME
kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Accounting & Finance
2025-09-02T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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The Accountant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The role requires strong expertise in the FMCG sector and hands-on experience with SAGE accounting software to support efficient financial management and decision-making
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports in line with company policies and IFRS standards.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and supplier/customer accounts.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Oversee invoicing, collections, and supplier payments.
- Ensure credit control and timely debt recovery.
- Monitor aging reports and resolve discrepancies.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist in preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Track variances and provide analysis to support business decisions.
Cost Management (FMCG Focus)
- Monitor inventory costing and stock reconciliations.
- Track sales, margins, and distribution expenses.
- Conduct cost analysis to improve efficiency in supply chain and distribution.
Compliance & Audit
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (tax, VAT, PAYE, etc.).
- Support both internal and external audit processes.
- Maintain proper documentation and internal controls.
SAGE Accounting
- Manage financial transactions and reporting within SAGE.
- Train and support team members on effective SAGE usage.
- Generate real-time reports to support management decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA (K)/ACCA qualification (or equivalent) is required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in FMCG.
- Proven working knowledge of SAGE Accounting Software (mandatory).
- Strong understanding of IFRS, tax laws, and financial best practices.
The Accountant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The role requires strong expertise in the FMCG sector and hands-on experience with SAGE accounting software to support efficient financial management and decision-making Job Description Key Responsibilities Financial Accounting & Reporting Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports in line with company policies and IFRS standards. Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes. Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and supplier/customer accounts. Accounts Payable & Receivable Oversee invoicing, collections, and supplier payments. Ensure credit control and timely debt recovery. Monitor aging reports and resolve discrepancies. Budgeting & Forecasting Assist in preparation of budgets and financial forecasts. Track variances and provide analysis to support business decisions. Cost Management (FMCG Focus) Monitor inventory costing and stock reconciliations. Track sales, margins, and distribution expenses. Conduct cost analysis to improve efficiency in supply chain and distribution. Compliance & Audit Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (tax, VAT, PAYE, etc.). Support both internal and external audit processes. Maintain proper documentation and internal controls. SAGE Accounting Manage financial transactions and reporting within SAGE. Train and support team members on effective SAGE usage. Generate real-time reports to support management decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA (K)/ACCA qualification (or equivalent) is required. Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in FMCG. Proven working knowledge of SAGE Accounting Software (mandatory). Strong understanding of IFRS, tax laws, and financial best practices.
JOB-68ac1571a8524
Vacancy title:
Accountant - (FMCG, SAGE Experience)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Reeds Africa Consult
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 2 2025
Duty Station:
kenya | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, August 25 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The Accountant will be responsible for managing the day-to-day financial operations of the business, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The role requires strong expertise in the FMCG sector and hands-on experience with SAGE accounting software to support efficient financial management and decision-making
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
- Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports in line with company policies and IFRS standards.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes.
- Reconcile general ledger accounts, bank statements, and supplier/customer accounts.
Accounts Payable & Receivable
- Oversee invoicing, collections, and supplier payments.
- Ensure credit control and timely debt recovery.
- Monitor aging reports and resolve discrepancies.
Budgeting & Forecasting
- Assist in preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
- Track variances and provide analysis to support business decisions.
Cost Management (FMCG Focus)
- Monitor inventory costing and stock reconciliations.
- Track sales, margins, and distribution expenses.
- Conduct cost analysis to improve efficiency in supply chain and distribution.
Compliance & Audit
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements (tax, VAT, PAYE, etc.).
- Support both internal and external audit processes.
- Maintain proper documentation and internal controls.
SAGE Accounting
- Manage financial transactions and reporting within SAGE.
- Train and support team members on effective SAGE usage.
- Generate real-time reports to support management decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- CPA (K)/ACCA qualification (or equivalent) is required.
- Minimum 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in FMCG.
- Proven working knowledge of SAGE Accounting Software (mandatory).
- Strong understanding of IFRS, tax laws, and financial best practices.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Interested and qualified? Go to Reeds Africa Consult on xorahr.com to apply
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