Accountant - Nanyuki

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

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

Creditors Management

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

Tax & Statutory Compliance

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

Systems & Internal Controls

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

Requirements

Skills & Attributes

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