Accountant

• ACCOUNTANT
• Gasfil Limited
• Accounting, Auditing & Finance
• Yesterday
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• New
• Nairobi
• Full Time
• Energy & Utilities
• KSh
• 75,000 - 90,000
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• Job summary
• The Accountant will play a pivotal role in maintaining financial integrity, ensuring statutory
• and regulatory compliance, strengthening internal controls, and providing accurate
• financial information to guide operational and strategic decision-making at Gasfil Limited.
• Min Qualification:
• Bachelors

Experience

• Level:
• Mid level
• Length:
• 3 years
• Language Requirement:
• English
• Working Hours:
• Full Time - 8 to 5
• Applicant
• Location:
• Kenya
• Job descriptions &
• Academic Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a
• related field.
• CPA (K) qualification is required.
• Membership in ICPAK or another recognized professional accounting body will be an
• advantage.
• Professional
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience.
• in financial reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, budgeting, and
• management accounts.
• working with accounting/ERP systems.
• in a growing organization with multiple business lines or entities will be an
• advantage.
• 11. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
• The successful candidate should have strong knowledge and practical
• in:
• Financial accounting
• Management accounting
• Financial reporting
• General ledger management
• Bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Tax compliance
• VAT and withholding tax
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Cash flow management
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Fixed asset accounting
• Internal controls
• Audit processes
• Financial analysis
• Accounting standards
• ERP/accounting systems
• Microsoft Excel and financial modeling
• 12. CORE PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
• The ideal candidate should demonstrate:
• High attention to detail
• Strong analytical and numerical skills
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Commercial awareness
• Ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to challenge financial inconsistencies constructively  Confidentiality and discretion
• Strong teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proactive approach to identifying financial risks
• Results-oriented mindset
• 13. ROLE EXPECTATIONS
• The Accountant is expected to be more than a transactional accounting resource. The role should
• provide financial control, visibility, discipline, and insight across the organization.
• The successful candidate should be able to identify issues before they become significant
• financial problems, provide management with accurate and timely information, and actively
• contribute to improving the company's financial performance.
• The Accountant will be expected to operate with a high degree of ownership, accuracy,
• integrity, accountability, and commercial awareness.
• 14. APPLICATION
• Interested candidates should submit their CV and cover letter, clearly indicating the position for
• which they are applying.
• Candidates with
• in
• financial reporting, tax compliance, internal
• controls, cash
• management, and multi-business or multi-entity accounting environments are strongly
• encouraged to apply.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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• ACCOUNTANT
• Company
• : Gasfil Limited
• Location
• : Nairobi, Kenya
• Department
• : Finance
• Reports To
• : Chief Financial Officer / Head of Finance
• Employment Typ
• e: Full-Time
• 1.
• to relevant Finance team members.
• Data Integrity
• Conduct regular reviews of accounting systems and ledger accounts to identify errors,
• unusual transactions, and inconsistencies.
• Ensure financial data is complete, accurate, and properly supported.
• Perform periodic reviews of system-generated reports and accounting records.
• Support the implementation of improvements to accounting systems and processes.
• 6.
• TREASURY, BUDGETING & CASH MANAGEMENT
• Cash Flow Monitoring
• Monitor daily cash positions and company liquidity.
• Prepare and maintain short-term and medium-term cash flow forecasts.
• Monitor expected receipts and payments to identify potential liquidity gaps.
• Provide management with timely information on cash availability and funding
• requirements.
• Support treasury planning and banking activities.
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Support the preparation of annual departmental and company budgets.
• Work with department heads to collect, validate, and consolidate budget information.
• Assist in preparing rolling forecasts and periodic financial projections.
• Monitor actual expenditure against approved budgets.
• Identify potential overspending and provide early warnings to management. Accounts Payable
• Oversee the accuracy and completeness of supplier invoices and supporting
• documentation.
• Ensure supplier invoices are properly approved before payment.
• Monitor supplier balances and payment schedules.
• Review supplier reconciliations.
• Support effective supplier credit management and working capital optimization.
• Accounts Receivable
• Monitor customer invoicing and collections.
• Maintain accurate customer accounts and aging schedules.
• Review aged receivables and identify overdue accounts.
• Support credit control and collection efforts.
• Work closely with the Commercial and Operations teams to resolve customer account
• issues.
• Provide management with regular receivables and collection reports.
• 7.
• CROSS-FUNCTIONAL SUPPORT
• Collaboration with Other Departments
• Partner with Operations to understand operational costs, profitability, and financial
• performance.
• Work with Commercial and Sales teams to monitor revenue, customer accounts,
• margins, and credit exposure.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Supply Chain on supplier accounts, purchases,
• inventory-related transactions, and working capital.
• Work with HR on payroll accounting, staff costs, statutory deductions, and employee
• related financial matters.
• Support Executive Management with financial information required for strategic and
• operational decisions.
• Provide financial analysis to support new projects, investments, business expansion, and
• commercial initiatives.
• Management Decision Support
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to management.
• Prepare financial analysis and reports to support decision-making.  Highlight financial risks, cost pressures, and opportunities.
• Support business cases and financial evaluations for new projects and investments.
• Assist management in understanding the financial implications of operational decisions.
• 8. FINANCIAL SYSTEMS & PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
• Ensure accounting transactions are properly processed within the company's
• accounting/ERP system.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve financial processes.
• Improve efficiency in reconciliations, reporting, collections, payables, and financial
• controls.
• Support implementation or enhancement of accounting systems.
• Develop standardized financial schedules, templates, and reporting tools.
• Ensure proper documentation of financial processes and procedures.
• 10. QUALIFICATIONS &

Job Purpose

• The role will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, managing the general
• ledger, supporting financial reporting and analysis, overseeing reconciliations, coordinating tax
• compliance, monitoring cash flows, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
• The Accountant will work closely with the Finance team and other departments, including
• Operations, Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain, Human Resources, and Executive
• Management, to ensure that financial information is accurate, timely, complete, and useful for
• decision-making.
• The successful candidate should have strong technical accounting skills, excellent attention to
• detail, commercial awareness, and the ability to identify financial risks and recommend practical
• solutions.
• 2. KEY

Responsibilities

• A. Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Period-End Closing
• Lead and coordinate the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Ensure all accounting transactions are accurately captured before the close of each
• reporting period.
• Prepare closing schedules, reconciliations, accruals, provisions, and supporting
• documentation.
• Ensure financial reports are prepared and submitted within agreed timelines.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies before finalization of financial reports.
• Financial Statement Preparation
• -Prepare and review key financial statements, including:
• Statement of Financial Position / Balance Sheet
• Statement of Profit or Loss and Other Comprehensive Income
• Cash Flow Statement
• Statement of Changes in Equity
• Supporting schedules and management accounts
• - Ensure financial statements comply with applicable accounting standards, policies, and
• regulatory requirements.
• - Prepare management accounts and financial reports for review by the CFO/Head of
• Finance and management.
• Variance Analysis
• - Analyze actual financial performance against:
• Approved budgets
• Forecast
• Prior periods
• Business targets
• - Investigate significant variances and identify underlying causes.
• - Prepare variance analysis reports with clear explanations and actionable
• recommendations.
• -Work with departmental heads to understand operational drivers behind financial
• performance.
• - Highlight emerging financial risks and opportunities to management.
• 3.
• GENERAL LEDGER & RECONCILIATION
• General Ledger Management
• Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger.
• Review accounting entries and ensure transactions are posted to the correct accounts and
• cost centers.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries in accordance with company accounting
• policies.
• Ensure appropriate supporting documentation exists for all material transactions.
• Investigate unusual or aged ledger balances and ensure timely resolution. Account Reconciliation
• Prepare, review, and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including:
• Bank accounts
• Customer accounts
• Supplier accounts
• Fixed assets
• oAccruals
• Prepayments
• Tax accounts
• Loans and financing
• Intercompany balances
• Ensure reconciling items are investigated and cleared within agreed timelines.
• Escalate long-outstanding or material reconciling items to management.
• Fixed Asset Management
• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date Fixed Asset Register.
• Record capital expenditures, additions, transfers, disposals, and retirements.
• Calculate and post depreciation accurately.
• Reconcile the fixed asset register to the general ledger.
• Support periodic physical verification of company assets.
• Ensure proper authorization and documentation for asset disposals and transfers.
• Intercompany Accounting
• Record and reconcile intercompany transactions across Gasfil's subsidiaries, branches,
• and related entities.
• Ensure intercompany balances are regularly reconciled and confirmed.
• Investigate and resolve intercompany discrepancies.
• Support intercompany eliminations during group reporting where applicable.
• 4. TAX COMPLIANCE & STATUTORY FILINGS
• Tax Returns & Compliance
• Prepare, review, and coordinate timely submission of statutory tax returns and
• declarations.
• Support compliance with applicable Kenyan tax obligations, including:
• -VAT
• -Corporate Income Tax
• -PAYE
• -Withholding Tax
• -Excise-related obligations where applicable
• Other statutory tax obligations
• Maintain accurate tax schedules and reconciliations.
• Reconcile tax control accounts to statutory returns and the general ledger.
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and communicate relevant implications to the Finance
• team.
• Ensure tax documentation is properly maintained and readily available for review.
• Audit Coordination
• Act as a key liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Coordinate the preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Respond to audit queries and ensure timely provision of requested information.
• Track audit findings and support implementation of agreed corrective actions.
• Maintain proper audit trails for financial transactions and balances.
• Regulatory Compliance
• Ensure accounting and financial processes comply with applicable laws, regulations,
• accounting standards, and company policies.
• Monitor statutory filing deadlines and ensure timely compliance.
• Escalate potential compliance risks to the CFO/Head of Finance.
• 5.
• INTERNAL CONTROLS & GOVERNANCE
• Internal Controls
• Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of effective financial controls.
• Identify weaknesses in accounting processes and recommend corrective measures.
• Ensure proper segregation of duties within finance processes.  Monitor compliance with approved financial policies and procedures.
• Support controls designed to safeguard company assets and minimize fraud, error, and
• financial leakage.
• Accounting Policy Enforcement
• Ensure transactions are processed in accordance with approved accounting policies.
• Support the development and updating of accounting procedures as the organization
• grows.
• Ensure accounting practices remain aligned with applicable accounting standards and
• regulatory requirements.
• Communicate changes in accounting