Accountant – Retail Operations

About the role

Our client, a leading Kenyan fashion and lifestyle retail brand, is looking for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented Accountant to join the retail team in Nairobi. You will own the finance function, strengthen controls, reporting and processes, and provide actionable insights to support business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records and support monthly management accounts, financial reporting and variance analysis.
• Oversee reconciliation of bank, M‑PESA, card/PDQ and payment processor transactions, identifying and resolving discrepancies.
• Optimize POS and inventory systems, driving digitisation and automation of financial and operational processes.
• Strengthen inventory accounting, monitor stock movements and margins, and identify shrinkage, leakages and cost inefficiencies.
• Develop and enforce effective controls for cash, procurement, expenses and petty cash while ensuring statutory compliance.
• Manage purchasing and approval processes, supplier balances and payments, and accurately record import‑related costs.
• Provide the Managing Director with timely financial dashboards, insights, risk analysis and recommendations to improve profitability and efficiency.

Required profile

• Diploma in Accounting/Finance with 3–5 years relevant experience, or Certificate in Accounting with 5–7 years hands‑on experience; a degree and CPA (K) is an advantage.
• Strong practical experience in bank, M‑PESA, POS/PDQ and payment reconciliations.
• Experience in retail, FMCG or multi‑branch operations preferred.
• Proven hands‑on experience in inventory accounting, stock control and reconciliation.
• High attention to detail, integrity and the ability to work independently.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, growing business environment.

Required skills

• Bank reconciliation
• M‑PESA
• POS/PDQ systems
• Inventory accounting