Accountant – Accounts Payable

About the role

The company is seeking a diligent Accountant focused on Accounts Payable to join its finance team in Thika. You will be responsible for processing invoices, maintaining cash flow records, and ensuring compliance with Kenyan tax regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Approve purchase invoices daily and analyse monthly expenses.
• Maintain daily cash‑flow records and perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and file withholding VAT & tax returns weekly for three companies and monthly VAT returns.
• Update the ERP system with bill discounting, payments and exchange differences.
• Maintain fixed‑asset schedules, open new asset accounts and post monthly depreciation.
• Conduct monthly stock takes and reconciliations.
• Analyse vehicle and machinery expenses and recommend cost‑control measures.
• Prepare monthly reports on unrealised exchange differences and post related journals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required profile

• Finance graduate or CPA Part III.
• Minimum three years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan taxation and local laws.
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal and attention‑to‑detail abilities.

Required skills

• ERP systems
• MIS (Management Information Systems)

What we offer

• Competitive salary ranging from KES 40,000 to KES 60,000 per month, commensurate with experience.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic finance function.