Job Description

Job Title:
Assistant Accountant

Location:
Nairobi

Note:
Candidates available to join immediately are highly encouraged to apply.

Job Summary
Our client, a trading company specializing in raw animal feeds, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Assistant Accountant to support daily accounting operations. The ideal candidate should possess strong numerical and analytical skills, hands-on experience in reconciliations, and proficiency in Zoho Books and Microsoft Excel. The successful candidate should be able to work independently and make an immediate contribution to the finance team.

Key Responsibilities
• Process daily accounting entries and maintain accurate financial records
• Prepare and review bank, cash, supplier, and customer reconciliations
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities
• Maintain organized financial documentation and filing systems
• Prepare financial reports, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and statutory requirements
• Handle withholding tax, VAT, and zero-rated goods transactions accurately

Requirements

Requirements
• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA Section II or above
• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience
• Proven experience handling reconciliations

• Strong understanding of withholding tax, VAT, and zero-rated goods
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Strong numerical, analytical, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply

About Career Directions Ltd

CDL is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing and Total Human Resource Management. Since 2003, we have been a one-stop shop for all HR related queries and support in and around East Africa. We champion best practice in Human Resource while going the extra mile to proactively address workers needs in order to achieve optimum productivity & profitability.

Our Mission

To support and contribute to our partners success while improving the lives' of the community.

Our Vision

To be a partner of choice in providing quality manpower outsourcing solutions.

Our Core Values

1.Professionalism: Conducting our business in the most professional way

2.Respect: Giving due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of teamwork and growth.

3.Passion: To be passionate in all we do.

4.Integrity: To act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth.

Industry

HR & Recruiting

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Nairobi, KE

Year Founded

2003

Website

cdl.africa

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