The Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, managing cash and supplier payments, and ensuring full statutory and tax compliance in a high-volume, fast-paced operational environment.

This is a hands-on role requiring strong internal controls, high accuracy, and the ability to manage large transaction volumes with integrity and efficiency.

Financial Management & Petty Cash Control

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  Maintain accurate books of accounts and general ledger
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  Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports
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  Process bank and petty cash payments and perform reconciliations
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  Ensure all payments are properly approved and supported
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  Conduct daily reconciliations and post transactions into the accounting system
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  Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
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  Maintain fixed asset register
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  Support month-end and year-end closing and audits

Creditors Management

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  Maintain accurate creditors ledger
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  Verify, post, and file supplier invoices with proper documentation
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  Prepare creditors ageing reports
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  Schedule and process supplier payments in line with agreed terms
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  Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
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  Apply and account for withholding tax (WHT) accurately

Tax & Statutory Compliance

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  Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, WHT, and Corporation Tax returns
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  Ensure correct VAT treatment on expenses and export sales
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  Reconcile tax ledger accounts and monitor statutory deadlines
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  Ensure compliance with NSSF, SHA, and Housing Levy
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  Support KRA audits and liaise with tax consultants
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  Strong working knowledge of
  KRA iTax
  system required

Systems & Internal Controls

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  Post transactions accurately in accounting software
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  Maintain strong internal controls over cash and payments
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  Ensure proper documentation and audit trails

Requirements

Skills & Attributes

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  High integrity and strong attention to detail
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  Excellent Excel and accounting system skills
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  Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
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  Firm but fair in enforcing financial controls
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  Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented