Accountant & operations support officer -Urgent

Accountant & operations support officer -urgent (for a food manufacturing company dealing with snacks and cereals)

Ref no:   Sgk-acc&oso-12-2025

Industry:   Manufacturing

Job category:   Supervisory

Town:   Nairobi

Country:   Kenya

Requirements:  

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• Minimum cpa part ii but fully qualified accountant is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and statutory compliance is essential.
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills. Good understanding of procurement and inventory management.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-growing sme.
• Strong communication skills and ability to support senior management.

Experience:  

• 3 to 5 years experience in accounting, preferably within an sme or manufacturing environment.
• Experience dealing with supermarkets, distributors, or fmcg operations is an advantage.
• Hands-on experience with quickbooks accounting software.

Salary:   Kshs. 40,000 - 60,000 plus company benefits

Key responsibilities

Accounting & finance:

• Maintain accurate books of accounts including cashbooks, ledgers, and journals.
• Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, and cash flow forecasts.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including supermarket credit accounts.
• Reconcile bank statements, supplier statements, and inventory records.
• Prepare and file statutory returns (vat, paye, withholding tax, nssf, nhif).
• Support external audits and ensure compliance with kenyan tax and regulatory requirements.

Procurement & inventory support:

• Source suppliers and manage procurement of raw materials, packaging, and office supplies.
• Prepare purchase orders and track deliveries and supplier performance.
• Monitor stock levels and coordinate with production to avoid shortages or overstocking.
• Support cost control initiatives and pricing analysis.

Administration & office management:

• Oversee general office administration, documentation, and record keeping.
• Manage staff payroll records, leave schedules, and hr-related documentation.
• Coordinate service providers (transporters, utilities, maintenance, insurance).
• Ensure compliance with food manufacturing and workplace regulations.

Operations & management support:

• Assist the director with operational planning, reporting, and decision-making.
• Prepare operational and financial reports for management review.
• Support process improvements across finance, procurement, and operations.
• Act as a liaison between finance, production, sales, and external partners.