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.

Responsibilities or duties

Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper bookkeeping.

Manage accounts payable and receivable.

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.

Reconcile bank statements, supplier accounts, and customer accounts.

Monitor inventory transactions related to tiles, sanitary ware, adhesives, and finishing materials.

Process payroll and ensure statutory deductions are remitted on time.

Prepare and file tax returns including VAT, PAYE, NHIF, and NSSF.

Ensure compliance with Kenyan financial and tax regulations.

Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.

Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors.

Monitor cash flow and advise management on financial performance.

Generate reports from Sage accounting software for management review.

Support procurement and sales departments with financial analysis and stock controls.

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

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.

Strong hands-on experience using Sage accounting software.

Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and inventory accounting.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.

High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Experience needed

Minimum of 10 years’ accounting experience, preferably in construction or building materials industry.

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Preferred Skills

• Experience handling accounts for construction projects or hardware/building materials companies.
• Understanding of stock and inventory management systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper bookkeeping.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Reconcile bank statements, supplier accounts, and customer accounts.
• Monitor inventory transactions related to tiles, sanitary ware, adhesives, and finishing materials.
• Process payroll and ensure statutory deductions are remitted on time.
• Prepare and file tax returns including VAT, PAYE, NHIF, and NSSF.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan financial and tax regulations.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors.
• Monitor cash flow and advise management on financial performance.
• Generate reports from Sage accounting software for management review.
• Support procurement and sales departments with financial analysis and stock controls.

• Experience handling accounts for construction projects or hardware/building materials companies.
• Understanding of stock and inventory management systems.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
• Strong hands-on experience using Sage accounting software.
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and inventory accounting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.