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Recruitment agency · Corporate Staffing ServicesAccountant – Manufacturing
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About this role
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Role overview
A manufacturer of cleaning and hygiene products in Nairobi is looking for an Accountant. This full-time role suits someone with accounting experience in manufacturing or similar industries who can manage financial records and reporting accurately.
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What you will do
- Maintain accurate financial records including ledgers and journals.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, and other financial reports.
- Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Process supplier invoices, payments, customer receipts, and expense claims.
- Monitor cash flow, prepare cash flow reports, and support budget controls.
- Manage inventory accounting and reconcile stock with financial records.
- Maintain records of purchases, sales, and stock movements.
- Ensure timely filing and payment of statutory deductions such as VAT, PAYE, and withholding tax.
- Support internal and external audits by providing necessary financial documents.
- Monitor departmental expenditure and ensure compliance with budgets.
- Ensure adherence to accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal procedures.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Part III qualification.
- At least 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or fast-moving consumer goods.
- Experience using QuickBooks accounting software.
- Good knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and statutory compliance.
- Experience in inventory accounting, especially in manufacturing, distribution, or chemicals, is an advantage.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting tools.
- Strong skills in financial reporting and analysis.
- Excellent understanding of accounting principles and practices.
How to apply
Send your CV quoting the job title 'Accountant – Manufacturing' through the employer's official contact before 20 November 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.