Accountant (FMCG/Distribution) – Nairobi

About the role

A leading East African mushroom producer, which supplies high-quality mushrooms and mushroom-derived products to customers in Kenya, is looking for a hands-on Accountant in Nairobi. The successful candidate will oversee end-to-end accounting functions, including HR and statutory deductions, with a strong focus on accounts receivable management and customer account reconciliation.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor and manage accounts receivable, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections and proper customer account maintenance
• Follow up on overdue payments by call, email and statement, and keep an updated receivables aging report with action plans
• Reconcile payments received by mobile money, bank transfer and cheque, document them properly and resolve discrepancies with the sales and admin teams
• Record daily financial transactions and maintain accurate, up-to-date ledgers
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and ensure all accounts are balanced
• Maintain accurate inventory records through periodic physical checks and reconciliations
• Process payroll and statutory deductions (PAYE, NHIF, NSSF) on time, ensuring full tax and compliance filing
• Support internal and external audits, uphold financial controls, issue invoices and credit notes, communicate with clients on payment matters and help improve financial policies

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field
• Ability to analyse financial data, identify discrepancies and propose solutions
• Strong problem-solving capacity and business acumen

Required skills

• Proficiency in financial software and tools
• Strong command of Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including formulas, pivot tables and report automation