Our client, a retail business located along Kimathi Street in Nairobi CBD, is seeking a qualified and detail-oriented Accountant to join their team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business, maintaining accurate accounting records, handling financial transactions and assisting with financial reporting and reconciliations.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities or duties

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting and financial records.
• Record daily sales, purchases, expenses and other financial transactions.
• Prepare invoices, receipts, payment records and other accounting documentation.
• Perform daily and periodic cash and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and management accounts.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records.
• Support stock and inventory reconciliation where required.
• Assist with statutory accounting and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and reconcile retail sales and cash transactions.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support as required.

Qualifications or requirements 

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Experience needed

• 1 - 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Previous experience in a retail environment will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial record keeping.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting and financial records.
• Record daily sales, purchases, expenses and other financial transactions.
• Prepare invoices, receipts, payment records and other accounting documentation.
• Perform daily and periodic cash and bank reconciliations.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable.
• Assist in preparing financial reports and management accounts.
• Maintain proper filing and documentation of financial records.
• Support stock and inventory reconciliation where required.
• Assist with statutory accounting and compliance requirements.
• Monitor and reconcile retail sales and cash transactions.
• Provide general accounting and administrative support as required.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 1 - 2 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Previous experience in a retail environment will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and financial record keeping.