Accounts Assistant – Immediate Start (Oct 2026)

About the role

We are recruiting an Accounts Assistant on behalf of an international manufacturing, import and export client expanding in East Africa. The role supports the finance function with day‑to‑day accounting tasks and ensures compliance with statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and prepare payment schedules.
• Perform supplier, debtor, creditor and bank reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT reconciliation schedules and support statutory compliance.
• Manage export documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Allocate customer receipts and support debt collection activities.
• Assist with month‑end reporting and finance schedules.
• Maintain accurate data in the ERP/accounting system.
• Ensure compliance with company financial controls and procedures.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• CPA Part II or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in an accounts or finance support role.
• Experience with ERP or computerized accounting systems; SAP knowledge is an advantage.

Required skills

• ERP/accounting system proficiency.
• SAP knowledge.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Office applications.