Finance Officer supporting day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable and receivable, cash and bank reconciliations, reporting and general accounting, requiring a bachelor’s degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance or Commerce, 2-4 years relevant finance experience and ERP software proficiency, in an engineering and electrical solutions environment, on-site role in Mlolongo.
Our client is an established engineering and
electrical solutions business with operations in East Africa. The company
provides electrical products, machinery and equipment, power tools, cables,
pumps, lubricants, batteries and related engineering services. Its customers
include electrical contractors, commercial and industrial businesses,
developers and other institutional customers.
They are looking for a Finance Officer to support the day-to-day financial operations of the business and
ensure accurate, timely and well-controlled accounting records. The Finance
Officer will be responsible for accounts payable and receivable, cash and
bank reconciliations, invoicing, financial records, reporting, collections and
general accounting support. The role requires strong attention to detail,
integrity and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced trading
environment.
Key
Responsibilities
Accounts Payable
Process
supplier invoices and ensure they are properly authorized and supported.
Verify
invoices against purchase orders, delivery documentation and agreed supplier
terms.
Maintain
accurate supplier account records.
Prepare
supplier payment schedules and support timely payments.
Reconcile
supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
Maintain
proper filing of invoices and supporting documentation.
Accounts Receivable & Credit Control
Raise and
issue customer invoices accurately and on time.
Maintain
customer account records and statements.
Monitor
outstanding receivables and follow up overdue accounts.
Allocate
customer payments and receipts accurately.
Conduct
regular customer account reconciliations.
Escalate
long-outstanding or disputed balances to management.
Support
the implementation of appropriate credit-control procedures.
Cash & Banking
Record
daily cash and bank transactions.
Perform
regular bank reconciliations.
Monitor
cash balances and expected inflows/outflows.
Prepare
banking documentation and support cash-management activities.
Investigate
and resolve unreconciled transactions.
General Accounting
Maintain
accurate and complete accounting records.
Process
journals and accounting adjustments as required.
Assist
with month-end and year-end closing activities.
Maintain
the general ledger and supporting schedules.
Assist
with accruals, prepayments and other accounting entries.
Ensure
financial transactions are properly supported and authorized.
Inventory & Trading Operations
Reconcile
inventory-related transactions and investigate variances.
Review
sales invoices against goods issued/delivered.
Support
stock counts and inventory reconciliations.
Monitor
margins and pricing information where required.
Assist
with identifying discrepancies between purchasing, inventory and sales records.
Financial Reporting
Prepare
routine finance reports and schedules for management.
Provide
accounts receivable and payable ageing reports.
Assist
with monthly management accounts.
Prepare
cash-flow information and supporting analysis.
Provide
financial information required for management decision-making.
Assist
with budgeting and forecasting activities.
Tax & Compliance Support
Maintain
accurate records required for statutory reporting.
Assist
with preparation of VAT/sales tax and other statutory returns, as applicable.
Ensure
financial documentation is maintained in accordance with applicable
requirements.
Support
external and internal audits by providing requested schedules and
documentation.
Keep
abreast of relevant accounting and tax requirements.
Internal Controls
Follow
established financial policies and procedures.
Ensure
appropriate authorization and documentation of transactions.
Identify
control weaknesses and bring them to management’s attention.
Maintain
confidentiality of financial and commercial information.
Support
improvements to accounting processes and financial controls.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s
degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related
field.
Professional
accounting qualification or progress toward ACCA, CPA or equivalent
is preferred.
2–4 years
of relevant accounting/finance experience, preferably within a trading,
distribution, manufacturing or FMCG environment.
Experience
with accounting/ERP software is required.
Good
knowledge of bookkeeping, reconciliations, accounts payable and receivable.
Experience
with VAT/tax accounting and statutory compliance is an advantage.
Strong
Excel skills, including the ability to work with financial data and
reconciliations.
High
level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong
numerical and analytical ability
Excellent
organization and time management
Strong
reconciliation and problem-solving skills
Good
communication and interpersonal skills
High
level of integrity and confidentiality
Ability
to meet deadlines
Good
understanding of financial controls
Ability
to work independently while collaborating with sales, procurement, stores and
management teams
Commercial
awareness and understanding of how finance supports business operations
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 (Finance Officer-Mlolongo) to: jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 8th 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.
