Job Title: Accountant – Manufacturing
Responsible for maintaining financial records,
preparing financial statements, managing inventory accounting, and supporting
budgeting and financial reporting. Requires a degree or diploma in Accounting,
Finance with at least 5 years of relevant experience. This is a full-time,
on-site position based in Nairobi.
Industry: Manufacturing
Our client is a manufacturer of cleaning and hygiene
products, specialising in the production of detergents, cleaning chemicals and
related sanitation solutions for commercial and household use.
They are seeking to recruit a detail-oriented and
results-driven Accountant to manage financial records, oversee accounting
operations, and ensure accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate should
have strong practical experience in accounting, proficiency in QuickBooks, and
a good understanding of financial management and statutory compliance.
Key
Responsibilities
Maintaining
accurate financial records, including general ledgers, journals, and supporting
documentation.
Managing
accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely processing and reconciliation
of transactions.
Preparing
monthly management accounts, financial statements, and other financial reports.
Managing
bank reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
Processing
supplier invoices, payments, customer receipts, and expense claims.
Monitoring
cash flow, preparing cash flow reports, and supporting budgetary controls.
Managing
inventory accounting and reconciling stock records with financial records.
Maintaining
proper records of purchases, sales, and stock movements.
Ensuring
timely filing and payment of statutory deductions, including VAT, PAYE,
withholding tax, and other applicable taxes.
Supporting
internal and external audits by providing the required financial documentation.
Monitoring
departmental expenditure and ensuring adherence to approved budgets.
Ensuring
compliance with applicable accounting standards, tax regulations, and internal
financial procedures.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s
degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum
of CPA Part III qualification.
At least
5 years of relevant accounting experience preferred in manufacturing or FMCG.
Proven
experience using QuickBooks accounting software.
Good
understanding of Kenyan tax regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
Experience
in inventory accounting, preferably within the manufacturing, distribution, or
chemicals industry, will be an added advantage.
Proficiency
in Microsoft Excel and other relevant accounting tools.
Strong
financial reporting and analytical skills.
Excellent
knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
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 on the email subject (Accountant – Manufacturing), to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 20th November 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
