Background

Staffing Solutions Network is a leading recruitment and HR management firm based in Kenya, committed to connecting businesses with exceptional talent across diverse industries. Established with a mission to bridge the gap between employers and skilled professionals, we bring unparalleled industry expertise, a client-centered approach, and a deep understanding of the Kenyan labor market.

Role Context

We are hiring on behalf of our client in the cereals distribution and FMCG sector for a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and experienced Accountant to lead finance operations and support business decision-making through accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational financial management.

The ideal candidate must have strong FMCG accounting experience and proven practical expertise in using Odoo ERP for accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and operational finance management.

The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining internal controls, managing statutory compliance, and supporting profitability analysis within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records, ledgers, and financial documentation
• Ensure proper classification of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations using Odoo ERP
• Maintain supporting schedules for all balance sheet accounts
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and financial procedures
• Utilize Odoo Accounting System for: Financial reporting, Reconciliations, Inventory accounting, Accounts payable & receivable management, General ledger management, Expense tracking, Financial analysis and reporting
• Ensure proper utilization and integrity of accounting data within Odoo ERP
• Support process improvements and accounting system efficiency
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries
• Perform accruals, provisions, and prepayment adjustments
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
• Prepare and review trial balances and financial statements
• Conduct reconciliations for: Bank accounts, Payables & receivables, Payroll accounts, Inventory accounts, Fixed assets
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Analyze GL accounts and identify unusual transactions or financial inconsistencies
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records
• Monitor product cost margins and profitability performance
• Conduct budget variance analysis and cost monitoring
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Support inventory accounting and stock reconciliation processes
• Assist in VAT returns preparation and tax computations
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate financial records for compliance purposes
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Respond to audit queries and implement recommendations
• Provide management with financial insights and operational reports

Qualifications

• Strong practical proficiency in Odoo Accounting System is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA (K) or CPA Finalist is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail

Key Competencies

• Financial reporting & analysis
• Odoo ERP accounting operations
• FMCG accounting & inventory management
• Reconciliations & financial controls
• Tax & regulatory compliance
• Problem-solving & analytical thinking
• Attention to detail & accuracy
• Professionalism & integrity

• Maintain accurate accounting records, ledgers, and financial documentation
• Ensure proper classification of income, expenses, assets, and liabilities
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations using Odoo ERP
• Maintain supporting schedules for all balance sheet accounts
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies, and financial procedures
• Utilize Odoo Accounting System for: Financial reporting, Reconciliations, Inventory accounting, Accounts payable & receivable management, General ledger management, Expense tracking, Financial analysis and reporting
• Ensure proper utilization and integrity of accounting data within Odoo ERP
• Support process improvements and accounting system efficiency
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries
• Perform accruals, provisions, and prepayment adjustments
• Ensure timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes
• Prepare and review trial balances and financial statements
• Conduct reconciliations for: Bank accounts, Payables & receivables, Payroll accounts, Inventory accounts, Fixed assets
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies
• Analyze GL accounts and identify unusual transactions or financial inconsistencies
• Ensure completeness and accuracy of financial records
• Monitor product cost margins and profitability performance
• Conduct budget variance analysis and cost monitoring
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Support inventory accounting and stock reconciliation processes
• Assist in VAT returns preparation and tax computations
• Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate financial records for compliance purposes
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Support internal and external audit processes
• Respond to audit queries and implement recommendations
• Provide management with financial insights and operational reports

• Odoo ERP accounting operations
• FMCG accounting & inventory management
• Reconciliations & financial controls
• Tax & regulatory compliance
• Problem-solving & analytical thinking
• Attention to detail & accuracy
• Professionalism & integrity
• Microsoft Excel

• Strong practical proficiency in Odoo Accounting System is required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA (K) or CPA Finalist is highly preferred
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting standards
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail