Location: Kikuyu
Salary: KES 75,000 - 100,000 Gross
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accountant with a strong background in manufacturing to manage end-to-end financial operations, including store management, procurement coordination, and debt collection. The role requires hands-on expertise with SAP and a solid command of accounting principles, cost control, and inventory reconciliation.
Key Responsibilities
General Accounting & Compliance
Maintain accurate general ledger entries, reconciliations, and trial balances.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow).
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
Support internal and external audits by providing required documentation.
Store Management (Inventory Accounting)
Oversee inventory valuation and reconcile physical stock with SAP records.
Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods movements.
Conduct periodic stock audits and highlight discrepancies to management.
Coordinate with storekeepers to ensure accurate goods receipt notes (GRN) and issue journals.
Procurement Support & Vendor Management
Review purchase orders (POs) and ensure proper accounting of procurements.
Verify vendor invoices against POs, delivery challans, and goods receipt notes.
Track advances to suppliers, obtain settlement proofs, and reconcile vendor statements.
Assist in cost analysis and purchase price variance reporting.
Debt Collection & Receivables Management
Monitor outstanding customer invoices and follow up for timely collection.
Prepare aging reports and share with sales/management for action.
Reconcile customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies.
Propose provisions for doubtful debts as per policy.
SAP System Management
Handle day-to-day SAP transactions (FI/CO modules) - posting invoices, payments, journal entries.
Generate SAP reports for inventory, vendor balances, customer aging, and cash flow.
Troubleshoot basic SAP issues and coordinate with IT support for resolution.
Job Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
B.Com (mandatory) + CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent (mandatory)
Minimum 5+ years overall, preference for manufacturing industry experience
SAP (FI/CO modules) - hands-on experience required
Store accounting, procurement cycle, debt collection/receivables management
MS Excel (advanced - pivot, vlookup, formulas), Tally (optional but plus)