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Accountant 1
2026-04-29T13:22:50+00:00
K-Elec
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Production
Accounting & Finance
KES
MONTH
2026-05-05T17:00:00+00:00
8

Position Overview

The Accountant I is an entry-level professional responsible for performing routine accounting tasks, maintaining financial records, and assisting with the preparation of reports. This role supports the finance department by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in day-to-day accounting operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Record and maintain financial transactions in ledgers and accounting systems.
  • Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end closing.
  • Verify accuracy of invoices, expense reports, and other financial documents.
  • Assist in preparing financial statements, budgets, and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
  • Maintain organized filing systems for financial records.
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies and provide financial insights.
  • Help prepare and file tax returns
  • Support payroll processing (salary calculations, deductions, tax withholdings).
  • Monitor accounts payable and receivable.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Professional certification (CPA I) or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication and analytical skills.

Skills & Competencies

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • 5-7 Years experience on
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
  • Ability to prepare reconciliations and basic financial reports.
  • Good organizational and time-management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

  • High level of integrity and ethical standards.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Problem-solving mindset with eagerness to learn.
  • Adaptability to new systems and processes.

Working Conditions

  • Office-based role with standard working hours.
  • May require occasional overtime during reporting or audit periods.
  • Interaction with auditors, vendors, and other departments.
  • Record and maintain financial transactions in ledgers and accounting systems.
  • Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end closing.
  • Verify accuracy of invoices, expense reports, and other financial documents.
  • Assist in preparing financial statements, budgets, and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
  • Maintain organized filing systems for financial records.
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies and provide financial insights.
  • Help prepare and file tax returns
  • Support payroll processing (salary calculations, deductions, tax withholdings).
  • Monitor accounts payable and receivable.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
  • Ability to prepare reconciliations and basic financial reports.
  • Good organizational and time-management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with colleagues and external stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Professional certification (CPA I) or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication and analytical skills.
bachelor degree
12
JOB-69f2062a5d78d

Vacancy title:
Accountant 1

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

Jobs at:
K-Elec

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, May 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, April 29 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Position Overview

The Accountant I is an entry-level professional responsible for performing routine accounting tasks, maintaining financial records, and assisting with the preparation of reports. This role supports the finance department by ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in day-to-day accounting operations.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

  • Record and maintain financial transactions in ledgers and accounting systems.
  • Prepare journal entries, reconcile accounts, and assist with month-end closing.
  • Verify accuracy of invoices, expense reports, and other financial documents.
  • Assist in preparing financial statements, budgets, and reports.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
  • Support audits by providing documentation and explanations as needed.
  • Maintain organized filing systems for financial records.
  • Collaborate with other departments to resolve discrepancies and provide financial insights.
  • Help prepare and file tax returns
  • Support payroll processing (salary calculations, deductions, tax withholdings).
  • Monitor accounts payable and receivable.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • Professional certification (CPA I) or equivalent professional qualification.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Good communication and analytical skills.

Skills & Competencies

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • 5-7 Years experience on
  • Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
  • Ability to prepare reconciliations and basic financial reports.
  • Good organizational and time-management skills.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills for working with colleagues and external stakeholders.

Personal Attributes

  • High level of integrity and ethical standards.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Problem-solving mindset with eagerness to learn.
  • Adaptability to new systems and processes.

Working Conditions

  • Office-based role with standard working hours.
  • May require occasional overtime during reporting or audit periods.
  • Interaction with auditors, vendors, and other departments.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

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: Tuesday, May 5 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 29-04-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 29-04-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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