Finance and Accounting · Full-time
Recruitment agency · Brites Management ServicesAccountant
Employer not disclosed by agency

About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer is seeking a full-time Accountant based in Nairobi. This role is suitable for experienced accounting professionals with strong skills in financial reporting, taxation, budgeting, and payroll management.
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What you will do
- Maintain accurate financial records and prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and bank reconciliations.
- Monitor income, expenditure, cash flow, accounts payable, and accounts receivable to ensure financial control.
- Analyse financial performance, investigate variances, and prepare reports to assist management decisions.
- Oversee inventory movements, stock valuations, and cost of goods sold, reconciling physical stock with accounting records.
- Prepare and submit tax returns and statutory declarations on time using KRA iTax and eTIMS systems.
- Develop annual budgets, cash flow forecasts, and financial projections, monitoring actuals against budgets and suggesting corrective actions.
- Process monthly payroll accurately and ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions including PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and Affordable Housing Levy.
Requirements
- A university degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline.
- Professional accounting certification such as CPA (K) with ICPAK registration or ACCA with relevant professional status.
- Minimum of five years practical experience in accounting, including financial reporting, inventory management, taxation, budgeting, and audit support.
- Current, practical experience using KRA iTax and eTIMS invoicing systems.
- Familiarity with Zoho Books or similar cloud accounting software, plus advanced skills in Excel or Google Sheets.
- Proven experience in payroll processing and managing statutory deductions in Kenya.
- Strong analytical and numerical abilities with excellent knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, statutory compliance, and accounting standards.
- High attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, and accuracy.
Benefits
The salary for this position is KSHS 50,000 per month.
How to apply
Applicants who meet the qualifications and experience should submit their CV through the employer's official contact. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis until the role is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Salary disclosed: KSHS.50,000