Accountant - Finance & Operations
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A supply chain technology company in Nairobi is hiring a mid-level Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations, payroll, statutory compliance, and management reporting. The role focuses on QuickBooks Online, invoicing, reconciliations, PAYE/VAT returns, and supporting leadership with accurate monthly MIS reports.
- Mid-level accounting role with growth into broader finance responsibilities
- Core duties include payroll, PAYE, VAT, invoicing, reconciliations, and MIS reporting
- Must have practical experience with QuickBooks Online
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A supply chain technology company in Nairobi is hiring a mid-level Accountant to manage day-to-day financial operations, payroll, statutory compliance, and management reporting. The role focuses on QuickBooks Online, invoicing, reconciliations, PAYE/VAT returns, and supporting leadership with accurate monthly MIS reports.
- Mid-level accounting role with growth into broader finance responsibilities
- Core duties include payroll, PAYE, VAT, invoicing, reconciliations, and MIS reporting
- Must have practical experience with QuickBooks Online
- Full-time office role with standard 8 to 5 working hours
- Applicants must be located in Kenya
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Accountant - Finance & Operations
A Supply Chain Technology Company
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
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Nairobi
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Language Requirement:
English
Work Type:
Full Time
Working Hours:
8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to support the company's day-to-day financial operations, statutory compliance and management reporting. The successful candidate will manage core accounting functions including payroll processing, client invoicing, receivables management, tax returns, expense claims and financial reconciliations. The role will also support the preparation of monthly management information reports (MIS) to provide leadership with accurate financial information for business decision-making.
They are looking for a mid-level accounting professional with a strong understanding of accounting and tax requirements, practical experience using QuickBooks Online and the ability to grow into broader finance responsibilities as the business expands.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounting & Financial Operations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks Online.
- Process customer invoices and ensure timely and accurate billing.
- Record and reconcile supplier invoices, expenses, payments and other financial transactions.
- Perform monthly bank, customer and supplier account reconciliations.
- Support month-end closing activities and maintain complete accounting documentation.
- Payroll & Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and process monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy of salaries, deductions and statutory contributions.
- Prepare and submit applicable statutory returns and tax filings, including PAYE, VAT and other relevant obligations.
- Ensure timely compliance with applicable payroll and statutory remittance requirements.
- Maintain proper records of payroll transactions and statutory payments.
- Assist in responding to tax queries and supporting tax audits where required.
- Accounts Receivable & Client Billing
- Prepare and issue customer invoices in line with agreed commercial terms.
- Monitor outstanding customer balances and maintain an accurate accounts receivable ledger.
- Follow up with clients on overdue payments and support timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Prepare accounts receivable ageing reports and provide regular updates on collection status.
- Resolve billing discrepancies and reconcile customer accounts.
- Expense Claims & Financial Controls
- Review and process staff expense claims and reimbursements in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
- Support the implementation of internal financial controls and compliance procedures.
- Identify and escalate accounting discrepancies or potential financial risks.
- Management Reporting
- Support the preparation of monthly management accounts reports.
- Prepare draft monthly income statements and supporting financial schedules for management review.
- Assist with cash flow tracking, expenditure monitoring and budget-versus-actual analysis.
- Provide financial data and analysis to support management decisions.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Qualifications & Experience
- Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
- CPA qualification or active progression toward CPA or ACCA certification.
- 2 - 5 years of practical accounting experience, preferably within an SME or growing corporate business.
- Hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online.
- Working knowledge of Kenyan tax regulations, statutory deductions and payroll requirements.
- Experience in client invoicing, accounts receivable, tax filing and bank reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Ability to prepare financial schedules and support monthly management accounts.
Preferred Qualifications
At least 2 years of experience in a technology company, IT services business, SaaS company or professional services environment.
Experience preparing draft income statements and management information reports.
Familiarity with multi-client invoicing, service contracts and recurring revenue billing.
Key Skills & Attributes
Strong numerical and analytical abilities
Attention to detail and financial accuracy
Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
High standards of confidentiality and integrity
Willingness to learn and grow into additional finance responsibilities
Key Performance Indicators
Accuracy and timeliness of client invoicing
Payroll accuracy and on-time processing
Timely submission of statutory returns
Accounts receivable collections and overdue balance management
Completion of monthly reconciliations
Timely preparation of draft management reports and financial statements
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant to support the company's day-to-day financial operations, statutory compliance and management reporting. The successful candidate will manage core accounting functions including payroll processing, client invoicing, receivables management, tax returns, expense claims and financial reconciliations. The role will also support the preparation of monthly management information reports (MIS) to provide leadership with accurate financial information for business decision-making.
They are looking for a mid-level accounting professional with a strong understanding of accounting and tax requirements, practical experience using QuickBooks Online and the ability to grow into broader finance responsibilities as the business expands.
Key Responsibilities
- Accounting & Financial Operations
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using QuickBooks Online.
- Process customer invoices and ensure timely and accurate billing.
- Record and reconcile supplier invoices, expenses, payments and other financial transactions.
- Perform monthly bank, customer and supplier account reconciliations.
- Support month-end closing activities and maintain complete accounting documentation.
- Payroll & Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and process monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy of salaries, deductions and statutory contributions.
- Prepare and submit applicable statutory returns and tax filings, including PAYE, VAT and other relevant obligations.
- Ensure timely compliance with applicable payroll and statutory remittance requirements.
- Maintain proper records of payroll transactions and statutory payments.
- Assist in responding to tax queries and supporting tax audits where required.
- Accounts Receivable & Client Billing
- Prepare and issue customer invoices in line with agreed commercial terms.
- Monitor outstanding customer balances and maintain an accurate accounts receivable ledger.
- Follow up with clients on overdue payments and support timely collection of outstanding invoices.
- Prepare accounts receivable ageing reports and provide regular updates on collection status.
- Resolve billing discrepancies and reconcile customer accounts.
- Expense Claims & Financial Controls
- Review and process staff expense claims and reimbursements in accordance with company procedures.
- Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all financial transactions.
- Support the implementation of internal financial controls and compliance procedures.
- Identify and escalate accounting discrepancies or potential financial risks.
- Management Reporting
- Support the preparation of monthly management accounts reports.
- Prepare draft monthly income statements and supporting financial schedules for management review.
- Assist with cash flow tracking, expenditure monitoring and budget-versus-actual analysis.
- Provide financial data and analysis to support management decisions.
- Support internal and external audit requirements.
- Qualifications & Experience
- Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
- CPA qualification or active progression toward CPA or ACCA certification.
- 2 - 5 years of practical accounting experience, preferably within an SME or growing corporate business.
- Hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online.
- Working knowledge of Kenyan tax regulations, statutory deductions and payroll requirements.
- Experience in client invoicing, accounts receivable, tax filing and bank reconciliations.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
- Ability to prepare financial schedules and support monthly management accounts.
- At least 2 years of experience in a technology company, IT services business, SaaS company or professional services environment.
- Experience preparing draft income statements and management information reports.
- Familiarity with multi-client invoicing, service contracts and recurring revenue billing.
- Key Skills & Attributes
- Strong numerical and analytical abilities
- Attention to detail and financial accuracy
- Good understanding of accounting principles and financial controls
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- High standards of confidentiality and integrity
- Willingness to learn and grow into additional finance responsibilities
- Key Performance Indicators
- Accuracy and timeliness of client invoicing
- Payroll accuracy and on-time processing
- Timely submission of statutory returns
- Accounts receivable collections and overdue balance management
- Completion of monthly reconciliations
- Timely preparation of draft management reports and financial statements
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