Accounts Assistant

Job Summary

The successful candidate will support the finance department in maintaining accurate books of accounts while ensuring proper tracking of inventory.

Job Details

Location: Nairobi
Employment Type: Full Time
Job Level: Mid level
Minimum Qualification: Bachelors

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Assist in maintaining accurate financial records, reconciliations, and ledgers.
• Prepare reports, expense schedules, and payment vouchers.
• Process and record transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Support audits by providing accurate financial and stock-related documentation.
• Prepare financial reports, summaries, and dashboards for review by the Chief Accountant.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze large and complex datasets from accounting and stock systems.
• Prepare accurate, clear, and actionable reports for finance and management.
• Clean, organize, and format raw financial and stock data for reporting.
• Develop dashboards and visualizations to provide insights on sales, stock, and expenses.

Stock & Inventory Management

• Reconcile physical stock with system records and highlight variances.
• Assist in monitoring the cost of goods sold (COGS) and inventory costing.
• Support periodic stock audits, variance analysis, and reporting.
• Collaborate with store managers and stock teams to ensure accurate reporting of stock movements.
• Help implement stock control procedures to minimize shrinkage and waste.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration across departments.
• Analytical mindset with ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution abilities.
• Customer service orientation and ability to handle client-facing situations professionally.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with inventory/accounting software (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, or similar systems).

Education & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• CPA II (minimum), CPA III/Finalist is an added advantage.
• At least 2–3 years’ experience in an accounting role, with exposure to Stock/inventory management.
• Knowledge of stock reconciliation, costing, and reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and other reporting tools.
• Flexibility to work in shifts.

How to Apply

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