Accounts Assistant managing day-to-day accounting operations including reconciliations, financial reporting and statutory compliance, requiring a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce, CPA (K) or progress toward it and 2-4 years relevant accounting experience, in a real estate environment, on-site role in Nairobi.
About the Role
Our
client a dynamic real estate, company is seeking a detail-oriented, analytical,
and commercially minded Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting operations
and support accurate financial reporting and sound financial management.
The
successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial
records, processing transactions, reconciling accounts, supporting statutory
compliance, monitoring cash flow, and providing timely financial information to
management.
Key Responsibilities
Financial
Accounting
Maintain
accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
Record
and process invoices, receipts, payments, expenses, and other financial
transactions.
Prepare
and maintain general ledger accounts.
Perform
regular bank, supplier, customer, and other account reconciliations.
Maintain
proper documentation and filing of financial records.
Support
month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
Accounts
Payable & Receivable
Process
supplier invoices and ensure payments are properly authorized and recorded.
Maintain
accurate supplier statements and reconcile outstanding balances.
Prepare
customer invoices and monitor receivables.
Follow up
on outstanding customer balances and support credit-control activities.
Maintain
accurate records of payables and receivables.
Financial
Reporting
Prepare
monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Produce
cash-flow reports and assist with cash-flow forecasting.
Provide
financial analysis and reports to management as required.
Investigate
significant variances and provide explanations.
Support
preparation of budgets and periodic budget-versus-actual analysis.
Tax &
Statutory Compliance
Ensure
accounting records support accurate and timely statutory filings.
Assist
with preparation and submission of applicable tax returns.
Maintain
accurate records for VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, and other applicable statutory
obligations.
Liaise
with external auditors, tax advisers, and relevant authorities when required.
Keep
abreast of changes in applicable accounting and tax requirements.
Payroll
Support
Support
accurate and timely monthly payroll processing.
Reconcile
payroll-related accounts and statutory deductions.
Maintain
appropriate payroll documentation and records.
General
Finance Support
Assist
management with financial planning and decision-making.
Maintain
organized and secure financial records.
Support
procurement and operational teams on financial matters.
Undertake
other finance-related responsibilities assigned by management.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
CPA (K)
qualification or progress toward CPA (K) is highly desirable.
At least 2–4
years’ relevant accounting experience, preferably in a commercial business
environment.
Experience
with accounting software/ERP systems.
Good
knowledge of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements.
Strong
Excel skills, including reconciliations, reporting, and analysis.
High
level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong
numerical and analytical skills.
Integrity
and confidentiality.
Good
organization and time-management skills.
Ability
to meet deadlines and work independently.
Strong
communication and interpersonal skills.
Commercial
awareness and problem-solving ability.
Ability
to identify discrepancies
How to Apply
If you
are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience, please send your CV, quoting only the job title in the email
subject (Accounts Assistant-Real Estate), to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 5th October 2026
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
Corporate
Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any
stage of the recruitment process
