Assistant Accountant – Financial & Inventory Management

About the role

The client is looking for a detail‑oriented Assistant Accountant to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, stock control and project cost tracking within a dynamic, project‑based environment.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier and customer invoices, receipts, payments and maintain accounts payable/receivable records.
• Prepare bank and supplier reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and support month‑end closing.
• Maintain accurate inventory records, conduct physical stock counts and reconcile stock balances.
• Track materials issued to project sites and monitor damaged, obsolete or slow‑moving stock.
• Assist in project costing, prepare periodic accounting and inventory reports for the Finance Manager.

Required profile

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• 2–3 years of relevant experience in accounting and inventory control.
• CPA(K) qualification in progress is desirable.
• Understanding of VAT and statutory tax documentation in Kenya.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, sorting, filtering, data analysis).
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems; knowledge of Zoho Books and Zoho Inventory is an advantage.