ACCOUNTANT & COST CONTROLLER

Employer: Confidential Employer

Location: Kirinyaga County
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Accounting & Finance

Job Overview

An established organisation is seeking a competent, experienced and detail-oriented Accountant & Cost Controller to oversee financial operations, cost management, inventory controls and financial reporting.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring financial accuracy, operational efficiency and effective cost management.

Key Responsibilities

· Manage daily accounting transactions, accounts payable and receivable.

· Prepare financial statements, management reports and profit and loss reports.

· Oversee supplier payments and ensure proper supporting documentation.

· Ensure timely statutory tax and payroll compliance.

· Monitor operational expenditure, budgets and cash flow.

· Manage inventory records, stock reconciliations and periodic stocktaking.

· Monitor cost of sales and identify opportunities to improve profitability.

· Implement effective controls to minimise wastage, losses and pilferage.

· Verify sales transactions, POS records and daily sales settlements.

· Prepare regular financial, stock and cost-control reports.

· Assist in budget preparation, financial forecasting and planning.

· Identify weaknesses in financial and stock controls and recommend improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

· Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance or a related field.

· CPA qualification (Part II or above); CPA finalist will be an added advantage.

· Minimum 3 years' relevant working experience in hospitality industry.

· Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting and statutory compliance.

· Experience in inventory management, cost control and stock reconciliation.

· Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

· Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills.

· High levels of integrity, accuracy and attention to detail.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their updated CV through BrighterMonday.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Starting salary Kes 45000