Retail Accountant (Petroleum)

About the role

A full-time Retail Accountant is needed to manage sales reconciliations, inventory accounting, cash and bank collections, receivables, expense verification and financial reporting across a network of retail fuel stations. The role ensures accurate transaction recording in Odoo ERP, safeguards company assets, minimises revenue leakage and keeps compliance with accounting, tax and internal control requirements. The employer is WTS Energy, advertised through Corporate Staffing Services.

Key responsibilities

• Reconcile daily station sales against POS reports, pump readings, cash collections, M-Pesa and card transactions, credit sales and bank deposits.
• Record fuel, specialty products, convenience shop sales and non-fuel income accurately in Odoo ERP.
• Reconcile fuel and other inventory movements, investigate stock variances and coordinate stock valuation with the Inventory/Costing Accountant.
• Verify station expenses, petty cash reconciliations, supplier documentation and approved expenditure against budgets.
• Monitor customer receivables, credit sales, outstanding collections and unbanked revenue, escalating discrepancies promptly.
• Reconcile electronic collections and ensure compliance with VAT, eTIMS and internal accounting requirements.
• Monitor product margins, inventory losses, non-fuel income and potential revenue leakage.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly sales, collections, stock variance and financial performance reports.
• Support month-end closure, management accounts, audits and periodic stock counts, and keep accurate financial records for audit.
• Identify control weaknesses and irregular transactions, recommend corrective action and perform other duties assigned by the Head of Finance.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• CPA(K) qualification or equivalent recognised professional accounting qualification.
• Minimum 3 years' relevant accounting experience, preferably in petroleum retail, FMCG or multi-site retail.
• Practical experience in sales and bank reconciliations, inventory accounting, receivables and financial reporting.

Required skills

• Experience with ERP systems, preferably Odoo, and familiarity with POS systems.
• Working knowledge of Kenyan VAT and eTIMS requirements.
• Strong analytical, numerical, reconciliation and Microsoft Excel skills.
• Good communication and organisational skills, with attention to detail and confidentiality.

To apply, candidates use the application link on the listing page.