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Accountant
CountyKisumuCityKisumuContractFull TimePosted2026-08-11Close dateNot specifiedExperience3 yearsSourceBrighterMonday KenyaSalaryKSh 15,000 - 30,000 Negotiable
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Agoro Holdings Ltd is hiring an Accountant in Kisumu to manage financial compliance, inventory and cost accounting, ERP optimization, and cash leakage prevention. The role requires CPA Part 2 and above, 3–5 years of progressive accounting experience, and at least 2 years in manufacturing or FMCG. Salary is KSh 15,000–30,000 negotiable.
- CPA Part 2 and above required
- 3–5 years accounting experience, 2+ in manufacturing/FMCG
- ERP and POS-integrated accounting experience needed
- Full KRA compliance and statutory returns responsibility
- Inventory audits and product pricing analysis
- Monthly management reporting and budgeting support
- Salary KSh 15,000–30,000 negotiable
- Full-time, 8 to 5 working hours
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Source salary availableThe source lists KSh 15,000 - 30,000 Negotiable. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, technologyThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in KisumuThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- OptionalProfessional references
- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- Accountant
- Agoro Holdings Ltd
- Accounting, Auditing & Finance
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- Kisumu
- Full Time
- Manufacturing & Warehousing
- KSh
- 15,000 - 30,000
- Negotiable
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- Job summary
- Must-Have:
- •
Education
- CPA Part2 and above certification.
- •
Experience
- Minimum 3-5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
- • Technical Skills:
- o Proficiency in common accounting software.
- o Demonstrable
- working with ERP systems and POS-integrated accounting.
- Min Qualification:
- Certificate
- Level:
- Mid level
- Length:
- 3 years
- Language Requirement:
- English
- Working Hours:
- Full Time - 8 to 5
- Applicant
- Location:
- Kenya
- Job descriptions &
Requirements
- Financial Management &
- Compliance
- ·
- Full KRA Compliance:
- Oversee and ensure timely filing of all statutory returns,
- including
- VAT
- and
- Withholding Tax
- . Ensure all eTIMS invoices
- generated from the ERP system are compliant and transmitted correctly.
- ·
- Accounts Reconciliation:
- Reconcile all bank accounts, M-PESA statements, and cash
- collections against the daily sales reports from the ERP system.
- ·
- Statutory Payments:
- Manage and ensure timely payment of PAYE, NSSF, and NHIF
- contributions for all staff (Manager and Salespeople).
- Inventory & Cost Accounting
- ·
- Cost of Goods Sold (COGS):
- Calculate the true cost of producing each bottle/crate,
- incorporating raw materials (bottles, caps, labels, chemicals), labor, and
- overheads.
- ·
- Inventory Audits:
- Work with the Sales Manager to conduct regular and surprise stock
- counts at the Muhoroni plant and the two outlets. Reconcile physical stock with
- ERP system records to identify and prevent shrinkage or theft.
- ·
- Product Pricing:
- Analyze costs and margins to recommend optimal pricing strategies
- for the wholesale (plant) and retail (outlet) channels.
- System & Process Improvement
- ·
- ERP Optimization:
- Become the expert user of the ERP system. Identify areas for
- improvement in its use to enhance financial controls and reporting.
- ·
- Financial Reporting:
- Prepare and present a simple, clear Monthly Management Report. This should include:
- o
- Profit & Loss Statement for
- the plant and each outlet.
- o
- Statement of Cash Flows and cash
- position.
- o
- Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) like Gross Profit Margin,
- Average Daily Sales, and Inventory Turnover.
- ·
- Budgeting:
- Assist the owner in developing annual budgets and track
- performance against them.
- Cash Leakage Prevention
- ·
- Segregation of Duties:
- Establish and enforce clear financial procedures to ensure the
- person handling cash does not have unrestricted access to the accounting
- records.
- ·
- System Reconciliation:
- Ensure the digital trail from the ERP is complete and matches bank
- and cash records. Investigate all discrepancies.
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