Accounts & Tax Officer
2025-08-29T14:55:24+00:00
Gap Recruitment
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Accounting & Finance
2025-09-01T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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About the client:
Our client, a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality aluminium windows, doors, and façade solutions, is seeking to hire an Accounts & Tax Officer (CPA K). The role will be responsible for managing end-to-end finance operations including daily accounting, statutory tax compliance, receivables/payables, and collections. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate books of accounts, timely statutory filings, disciplined credit control, and strong cashflow management in a manufacturing/projects environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Core Accounting & Month-End Close:
- Post daily journals and maintain AR/AP ledgers, fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals.
- Perform reconciliations (bank, M-Pesa, till, supplier, and customer accounts).
- Assist in monthly close and prepare supporting schedules for management accounts.
2. Tax & Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, WHT, and other statutory returns on iTax.
- Ensure eTIMS-compliant invoicing and maintain proper tax documentation.
- Reconcile VAT & WHT ledgers to iTax and track WHT certificates for suppliers/customers.
- Support external audits and respond to KRA queries.
3. Accounts Receivable & Collections:
- Issue invoices, credit notes, customer statements, and payment receipts.
- Manage collections through reminders, calls, dispute resolutions, and escalations.
- Monitor DSO, credit limits, and overdue accounts; recommend risk actions where necessary.
4. Accounts Payable & Treasury:
- Process supplier invoices using a three-way match (LPOGRNInvoice).
- Maintain AP aging, reconcile supplier accounts, and track retentions/withholdings.
- Assist with cashflow forecasting and maintain daily cash book.
5. Inventory & Costing Support:
- Post GRNs and stock adjustments with proper approvals.
- Support inventory management through cycle counts and quarterly stock takes.
- Assist with project/job costing by capturing labor, logistics, and variation costs for accurate COGS.
6. Systems, Controls & Documentation:
- Enforce SOPs and Delegation of Authority with strong audit trails.
- Maintain proper filing systems (digital & physical).
- Ensure discipline in ERP/accounting systems (QuickBooks/Sage/Zoho/Odoo) and suggest automation improvements.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- CPA K (or CPA finalist) and member/eligible for ICPAK.
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance.
- 3-4 years relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing, construction, or project-based environments.
- Proficiency in iTax, eTIMS, and accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivots, lookups).
- Excellent documentation and compliance discipline.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in inventory control and job costing.
- Exposure to ISO 9001 or internal audit processes.
- Basic reporting skills in Power BI/Data Studio.
1. Core Accounting & Month-End Close: Post daily journals and maintain AR/AP ledgers, fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals. Perform reconciliations (bank, M-Pesa, till, supplier, and customer accounts). Assist in monthly close and prepare supporting schedules for management accounts. 2. Tax & Statutory Compliance Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, WHT, and other statutory returns on iTax. Ensure eTIMS-compliant invoicing and maintain proper tax documentation. Reconcile VAT & WHT ledgers to iTax and track WHT certificates for suppliers/customers. Support external audits and respond to KRA queries. 3. Accounts Receivable & Collections: Issue invoices, credit notes, customer statements, and payment receipts. Manage collections through reminders, calls, dispute resolutions, and escalations. Monitor DSO, credit limits, and overdue accounts; recommend risk actions where necessary. 4. Accounts Payable & Treasury: Process supplier invoices using a three-way match (LPOGRNInvoice). Maintain AP aging, reconcile supplier accounts, and track retentions/withholdings. Assist with cashflow forecasting and maintain daily cash book. 5. Inventory & Costing Support: Post GRNs and stock adjustments with proper approvals. Support inventory management through cycle counts and quarterly stock takes. Assist with project/job costing by capturing labor, logistics, and variation costs for accurate COGS. 6. Systems, Controls & Documentation: Enforce SOPs and Delegation of Authority with strong audit trails. Maintain proper filing systems (digital & physical). Ensure discipline in ERP/accounting systems (QuickBooks/Sage/Zoho/Odoo) and suggest automation improvements.
CPA K (or CPA finalist) and member/eligible for ICPAK. Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance. 34 years relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing, construction, or project-based environments. Proficiency in iTax, eTIMS, and accounting/ERP systems. Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivots, lookups). Excellent documentation and compliance discipline.
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Vacancy title:
Accounts & Tax Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
Gap Recruitment
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, September 1 2025
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi | Kenya
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, August 29 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
About the client:
Our client, a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality aluminium windows, doors, and façade solutions, is seeking to hire an Accounts & Tax Officer (CPA K). The role will be responsible for managing end-to-end finance operations including daily accounting, statutory tax compliance, receivables/payables, and collections. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate books of accounts, timely statutory filings, disciplined credit control, and strong cashflow management in a manufacturing/projects environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Core Accounting & Month-End Close:
- Post daily journals and maintain AR/AP ledgers, fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals.
- Perform reconciliations (bank, M-Pesa, till, supplier, and customer accounts).
- Assist in monthly close and prepare supporting schedules for management accounts.
2. Tax & Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, WHT, and other statutory returns on iTax.
- Ensure eTIMS-compliant invoicing and maintain proper tax documentation.
- Reconcile VAT & WHT ledgers to iTax and track WHT certificates for suppliers/customers.
- Support external audits and respond to KRA queries.
3. Accounts Receivable & Collections:
- Issue invoices, credit notes, customer statements, and payment receipts.
- Manage collections through reminders, calls, dispute resolutions, and escalations.
- Monitor DSO, credit limits, and overdue accounts; recommend risk actions where necessary.
4. Accounts Payable & Treasury:
- Process supplier invoices using a three-way match (LPOGRNInvoice).
- Maintain AP aging, reconcile supplier accounts, and track retentions/withholdings.
- Assist with cashflow forecasting and maintain daily cash book.
5. Inventory & Costing Support:
- Post GRNs and stock adjustments with proper approvals.
- Support inventory management through cycle counts and quarterly stock takes.
- Assist with project/job costing by capturing labor, logistics, and variation costs for accurate COGS.
6. Systems, Controls & Documentation:
- Enforce SOPs and Delegation of Authority with strong audit trails.
- Maintain proper filing systems (digital & physical).
- Ensure discipline in ERP/accounting systems (QuickBooks/Sage/Zoho/Odoo) and suggest automation improvements.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- CPA K (or CPA finalist) and member/eligible for ICPAK.
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance.
- 3-4 years relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing, construction, or project-based environments.
- Proficiency in iTax, eTIMS, and accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivots, lookups).
- Excellent documentation and compliance discipline.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in inventory control and job costing.
- Exposure to ISO 9001 or internal audit processes.
- Basic reporting skills in Power BI/Data Studio.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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