Assistant Accountant manages accounting operations, requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce, CPA Intermediate Level, and 3–5 years FMCG accounting experience. 3-year contract role in Nairobi.
Department: Finance Department
Reports To: Finance Manager
Direct Reports: None
Role Summary
The Assistance Accountant
supports and facilitates day-to-day financial operations, factory inventory
control, and general ledger accounting jointly with the Finance Manager within
a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This hands-on role is responsible
for accurate bookkeeping, raw material and finished goods reconciliation,
accounts payable/receivable, KRA statutory compliance (ETIMS/VAT), and daily
stock reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Daily
Bookkeeping & Accounts Payable/Receivable
Accurately
record daily transactions (sales, purchases, operational expenses, bank, and
petty cash) into the accounting/ERP system.
Verify
Goods Received Notes (GRNs) against Purchase Orders (LPOs) and supplier
invoices; reconcile monthly supplier statements and prepare payment vouchers.
Assist
with customer invoicing, payment allocations, debtor reconciliations, and
routine payment follow-ups.
Factory
Stock & Inventory Control
Update
system records daily for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods
to maintain accurate stock ledgers.
Conduct
daily physical stock reconciliations against production records; participate in
monthly physical inventory counts and investigate variances.
Work
closely with the production team to monitor Work-In-Progress (WIP), track
production wastage, and assist in compiling SKU product cost sheets.
Cash
Management and Bank Reconciliations
Petty
Cash & Imprests: Oversee petty cash disbursements, verify expense
supporting documents, track staff imprests/IOUs, and ensure timely
reconciliation.
Banking
Operations: Prepare weekly bank reconciliations, process expense
reimbursements, and upload batch payments for Finance Manager approval.
Tax
Compliance, Audit and Reporting
ETIMS
& Tax Filing: Ensure all company sales invoices are fully KRA
ETIMS-compliant; assist in preparing schedules for monthly VAT, Withholding Tax
(WHT), and PAYE returns.
Financial
Reporting: Generate daily sales, stock, and expenditure summaries for
management review; support month-end closing procedures (accruals, prepayments,
depreciation schedules).
Audit
& Documentation: Maintain organized physical and digital records to support
internal operational reviews and annual external audits.
Reporting,
Controls & Market Intel (5%)
Prepare
monthly and quarterly reports detailing sales and costs patterns, statutory
overview and outstanding balances for the period. In addition, there will be
requests to support the generation and visualisation of performance data for
different activities such as strategy sessions etc.
Requirements & Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a business-related discipline.
Professional
Qualifications: CPA Intermediate Level completed (minimum CPA Part 2 / Section
3) Required.
Experience
3-5 years
of hands-on accounting experience, with strong preference for candidates from
FMCG, food manufacturing, agribusiness, or retail backgrounds
Proven
track record in high-velocity FMCG environments in Kenya, with hands-on
experience across both General Trade and Modern Trade
Skills
and Competencies
Team
leadership: demonstrated experience managing and developing sales teams, and
successfully implementing sales strategy with a dynamic team of representatives
and merchandisers
Commercial
and analytical acumen: advanced Microsoft Suite and Google Suite skills, with
the ability to interpret sales dashboards and make timely, data-informed
decisions
Field
execution: a results-driven, resilient and hands-on approach to market
leadership, with deep filed experience
Integrity
and control: a high standard of integrity in cash, stock and team management
Other
Requirements
Valid
driving licence and availability to travel outside Nairobi for work, including
upcountry travel, for approximately 25% of working time.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are
invited to submit their applications by sending their CV to hr@greenforest.co.ke by 28th October 2026 before 5:00pm
EAT.
Greenforest
Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified
candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, or
ethnicity, are strongly encouraged to apply.
By
submitting your application, you consent to the collection, processing, and
secure storage of your personal data solely for recruitment and selection
purposes, in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019. Your details
will be handled with strict confidentiality.
Note: Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Greenforest Foods does not charge any
fee at any stage of the recruitment process.
