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.

Our client, a trading company specializing in raw animal feeds, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Assistant Accountant to support daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong numerical and analytical skills, hands-on experience in reconciliations, and proficiency in Zoho Books and Microsoft Excel. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and make an immediate contribution to the finance team.

Responsibilities or duties

• Process daily accounting entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and review bank, cash, supplier, and customer reconciliations
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Maintain organized financial documentation and filing systems
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and statutory requirements
• Handle withholding tax, VAT, and zero-rated goods transactions accurately

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

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA Section II or above
• Proven experience handling reconciliations
• Strong understanding of withholding tax, VAT, and zero-rated goods
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Experience needed

• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience

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

• Candidates available to join immediately are highly encouraged to apply.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Process daily accounting entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and review bank, cash, supplier, and customer reconciliations
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Maintain organized financial documentation and filing systems
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and statutory requirements
• Handle withholding tax, VAT, and zero-rated goods transactions accurately

• Proficiency in Zoho Books
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to make an immediate contribution
• Experience handling reconciliations
• Strong understanding of withholding tax, VAT, and zero-rated goods

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA Section II or above