Finance and Accounting · Not stated
Recruitment agency · WTS Energy KenyaAccountant (Petroleum retail) – Nairobi, Kenya
Employer not disclosed by WTS Energy
NairobiMid level · Not statedDeadline not published by employerChecked 2 Nov 2026
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About this role
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Role overview
An undisclosed employer is looking for a Retail Accountant to work in Nairobi, Kenya. This role is suited for someone with experience in accounting, especially in petroleum retail or multi-site retail operations, who can manage financial transactions and reporting across fuel stations.
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What you will do
- Reconcile daily sales from stations with POS reports, pump readings, cash and electronic collections, credit sales, and bank deposits.
- Record sales of fuel, specialty products, convenience shop items, and non-fuel income accurately in Odoo ERP.
- Reconcile inventory movements, investigate stock differences, and coordinate stock valuation with relevant staff.
- Verify expenses, petty cash, supplier documents, and approved spending against budgets.
- Monitor customer receivables, credit sales, collections, and unbanked revenue, escalating issues promptly.
- Reconcile electronic payments ensuring compliance with VAT, eTIMS, and internal accounting rules.
- Prepare sales, collections, stock variance, and financial performance reports daily, weekly, and monthly.
- Support month-end closing, management accounts, audits, and stock counts.
- Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliation schedules for audits.
- Identify control weaknesses, irregular transactions, and unexplained variances and recommend corrective actions.
- Perform other retail accounting, financial reporting, and control duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- CPA(K) or an equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification.
- At least 3 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in petroleum retail, FMCG, or multi-site retail.
- Experience in sales and bank reconciliations, inventory accounting, receivables, and financial reporting.
- Experience using ERP systems, preferably Odoo, and familiarity with POS systems.
- Knowledge of Kenyan VAT and eTIMS requirements.
- Strong analytical, numerical, reconciliation, and Microsoft Excel skills.
- High attention to detail, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability.
- Good communication and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and coordinate across departments.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact. The employer has not published a closing date.