Accountant

Position Scope

Job Title: Accountant
Location: Kikuyu
Salary: KES 75,000 – 100,000 Gross

1. Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing to manage end-to-end financial operations, including store management, procurement coordination, and debt collection. The role requires hands-on expertise with SAP and a solid command of accounting principles, cost control, and inventory reconciliation.

Job Description

2. Key Responsibilities

A. General Accounting & Compliance

·       Maintain accurate general ledger entries, reconciliations, and trial balances.

·       Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).

·       Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.

·       Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.

B. Store Management (Inventory Accounting)

·       Oversee inventory valuation and reconcile physical stock with SAP records.

·       Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods movements.

·       Conduct periodic stock audits and highlight discrepancies to management.

·       Coordinate with storekeepers to ensure accurate goods receipt notes (GRN) and issue journals.

C. Procurement Support & Vendor Management

·       Review purchase orders (POs) and ensure proper accounting of procurements.

·       Verify vendor invoices against POs, delivery challans, and goods receipt notes.

·       Track advances to suppliers, obtain settlement proofs, and reconcile vendor statements.

·       Assist in cost analysis and purchase price variance reporting.

D. Debt Collection & Receivables Management

·       Monitor outstanding customer invoices and follow up for timely collection.

·       Prepare aging reports and share with sales/management for action.

·       Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies.

·       Propose provisions for doubtful debts as per policy.

E. SAP System Management

·       Handle day-to-day SAP transactions (FI/CO modules) – posting invoices, payments, journal entries.

·       Generate SAP reports for inventory, vendor balances, customer aging, and cash flow.

·       Troubleshoot basic SAP issues and coordinate with IT support for resolution.

Requirements

4. Qualifications & Experience

·       B.Com (mandatory) + CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent (mandatory)

·       Minimum 5+ years overall, preference for manufacturing industry experience

·       SAP (FI/CO modules) – hands-on experience required

·       Store accounting, procurement cycle, debt collection/receivables management

·       MS Excel (advanced – pivot, vlookup, formulas), Tally (optional but plus)

Skills