Job summary

The Accountant will be responsible for managing inventory accounting, monitoring cost of sales, overseeing supplier reconciliations, handling treasury operations, and ensuring statutory compliance. The role supports accurate financial reporting and strengthens internal financial controls.

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTANT

NATURE OF JOB: FULL TIME

INDUSTRY: FMCG – HOUSEHOLD & CONSUMER GOODS DISTRIBUTION

JOB LOCATION: LAVINGTON, NAIROBI

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Inventory & Cost of Sales

• Monitor inventory movements and ensure accurate recording in the accounting system.
• Reconcile system inventory with physical stock counts and investigate variances.
• Maintain inventory reconciliation schedules and variance analysis reports.
• Track cost of sales and analyze gross margin performance.
• Ensure correct accounting treatment for all inventory transactions and adjustments.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Monitor customer receivables in line with the company’s credit policy.
• Review customer balances and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Prepare and maintain receivables reconciliations and aging reports.

Accounts Payable

• Review supplier invoices for accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in preparation and review of supplier aging schedules.

Cash & Treasury Management

• Manage company cash and bank accounts, including bank reconciliations.
• Prepare payment schedules and ensure adherence to approval processes.
• Monitor liquidity and support cash flow planning.

Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and file statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, and others) on time.
• Coordinate income tax filings with external tax consultants.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare financial reports and reconciliations to support decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Strengthen financial controls across inventory, receivables, payables, and cash.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Support improvements in accounting systems and reporting processes.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA / ACCA (Level II or above preferred)
• 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Strong inventory accounting and reconciliation skills
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Zoho or similar)
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

• Monitor inventory movements and ensure accurate recording in the accounting system.
• Reconcile system inventory with physical stock counts and investigate variances.
• Maintain inventory reconciliation schedules and variance analysis reports.
• Track cost of sales and analyze gross margin performance.
• Ensure correct accounting treatment for all inventory transactions and adjustments.
• Monitor customer receivables in line with the company’s credit policy.
• Review customer balances and follow up on outstanding invoices.
• Prepare and maintain receivables reconciliations and aging reports.
• Review supplier invoices for accuracy and proper accounting treatment.
• Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in preparation and review of supplier aging schedules.
• Manage company cash and bank accounts, including bank reconciliations.
• Prepare payment schedules and ensure adherence to approval processes.
• Monitor liquidity and support cash flow planning.
• Prepare and file statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, and others) on time.
• Coordinate income tax filings with external tax consultants.
• Prepare financial reports and reconciliations to support decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of management accounts and financial schedules.
• Ensure timely and accurate recording of all financial transactions.
• Strengthen financial controls across inventory, receivables, payables, and cash.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
• Support improvements in accounting systems and reporting processes.

• Strong inventory accounting and reconciliation skills
• Advanced Excel and data analysis capability
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Zoho or similar)
• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA / ACCA (Level II or above preferred)