Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

CDL was founded in early 2003 by its current Managing Director Lucy Mmari.Within her 14 year tenure in a well established logistics company, She honed her skill in human resources management and thereafter started CDL.

Our client, a growing group of companies operating in the retail and real estate sectors, is seeking a highly competent and hands-on Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will primarily support the retail business operations, which account for approximately 80% of the role, while also overseeing accounting functions for the real estate portfolio.

Responsibilities or duties

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements from scratch.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for the retail business.
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Monitor cash flow, banking transactions, and petty cash management.
• Prepare and file statutory deductions and tax returns including VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax.
• Conduct bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Ensure proper inventory accounting and stock reconciliation for retail operations.
• Maintain proper accounting records for real estate income and expenses including rent schedules and service charge reconciliations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities when required.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Generate management reports and provide financial insights to support decision-making.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is required.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Experience needed

• Minimum of 3 years’ accounting experience, preferably in retail, FMCG or trading.
• Experience handling both retail and real estate accounting will be an added advantage.
• Strong ability to prepare financial statements independently with minimal supervision.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements from scratch.
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations for the retail business.
• Maintain accurate general ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Monitor cash flow, banking transactions, and petty cash management.
• Prepare and file statutory deductions and tax returns including VAT, PAYE, and corporate tax.
• Conduct bank, supplier, and customer reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis activities.
• Ensure proper inventory accounting and stock reconciliation for retail operations.
• Maintain proper accounting records for real estate income and expenses including rent schedules and service charge reconciliations.
• Liaise with auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory authorities when required.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
• Generate management reports and provide financial insights to support decision-making.

• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Strong ability to prepare financial statements independently with minimal supervision.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is required.