Accountant – Accounts Payable

Location: Thika, Kenya 

Reports to: Senior Accountant 

Function: Finance

Salary Range: KES 40,000 – 60,000 per month (commensurate with experience)

Key Responsibilities.

Approve purchase invoices daily and analyze expenses monthly.

Maintain daily cashflow records.

Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

Prepare and file Withholding VAT & Tax returns weekly for three companies.

Prepare and file VAT returns monthly.

Update ERP with bill discounting, payments, and exchange differences.

Maintain fixed asset schedules, open new asset accounts, and post monthly depreciation.

Conduct monthly stock takes and reconciliations.

Analyze expenses and recommend cost control measures for vehicles and machinery.

Prepare monthly reports on unrealized exchange differences and post related journals.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience.

Finance graduate / CPA Part III.

Minimum 3 years’ experience in accounting.

Strong ERP and MIS skills.

Knowledge of Kenyan taxation and local laws.

Excellent interpersonal, analytical, and attention-to-detail skills.