Job Title: Accountant & Admin Assistant
Industry: FMCG,
Location: Nairobi,
Gross
Salary: Kshs 50,000,
Company Description
Our
client is a high-growth natural foods company based in Kenya, focused on
creating products using high-quality, nutrient-rich ingredients. They are
redefining the standards of packaged foods, and their products include
breakfast cereals, snack bars, energy bites, crackers, burger patties and ice
creams, which are stocked in retail outlets across Kenya. The brand is
dedicated to helping consumers eat and live well.
Role Description
They are
seeking a highly motivated Accountant & Administrative Assistant to join
their team. This applicant must be an extremely organised, innovative
self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced work environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Full-cycle processing of accounts payable and
accounts receivable, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Invoice customers daily and maintain customer
statements, following up on overdue invoices.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and perform
monthly stock reconciliations.
- Assist in preparing cost of goods sold reports,
product costing, wastage tracking and variance analysis.
- Monitor and record cash movement across all bank
and mobile money accounts.
- Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve
discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, including
bank reconciliations and expense analysis.
- File statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF,
etc.) accurately and on time.
- Assist in budget preparation, cash flow
forecasting and monitoring of actual vs budget performance.
- Maintain and improve internal controls around
cash, inventory and financial processes.
- Ensure compliance with all financial
regulations.
- Oversee procurement of inventory, maintain stock
levels and track supplier performance.
- Coordinate with production and sales teams to
ensure accurate recording of production, dispatch and deliveries.
- Manage office supplies, equipment and general
administrative support.
- Maintain organised filing systems for invoices,
receipts, contracts and company records.
- Support HR tasks including maintaining leave
records, staff documentation, and onboarding processes.
- Coordinate internal meetings, communications,
and schedules.
- Prepare weekly cash position updates and other
routine management reports.
- Provide financial and operational insights to
support business decision-making.
- Communicate with suppliers and customers
professionally to resolve queries and improve service.
- Other general accounting, financial or
administrative functions as needed.
Qualifications
- Undergraduate
degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- Minimum of 5 years
of experience in manufaturing industry.
- Accounting certification (CPA, ACCA etc) is a
plus.
- Proficient in
accounting software, particularly Quickbooks.
- Excellent organisational, time management and
analytical skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of financial regulations
and compliance
- Experienced in follow-through and completion of
projects.
- Ability to manage multiple projects
simultaneously.
- Resourceful, self-motivated and comfortable
working independently.
How to Apply
If you
are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title in the email subject
(Accountant
& Admin Assistant-FMCG) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke
before 17th December 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying
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