Job Title: Bank Reconciliation Accountant
Location: Kiambu County
Industry: FMCG / Manufacturing / Shared Services
We are currently seeking to fill the position of Bank Reconciliation Accountant.The ideal candidate should be highly meticulous analytical and experienced in managing complex reconciliation processes across multiple legal entities and currencies.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform daily weekly and monthly bank reconciliations for multiple bank accounts across different legal entities.
Reconcile multi-currency transactions ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Investigate and resolve discrepancies between bank statements and company records.
Collaborate with Accounts Payable (AP) Accounts Receivable (AR) and Treasury teams to resolve reconciliation issues.
Support month-end and year-end close processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
Maintain proper documentation and audit trail of reconciliation activities.
Contribute to the development and enhancement of automated reconciliation tools and accounting processes.
Ensure compliance with IFRS VAT and WHT requirements and assist in audit preparations.
Requirements
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
3 years of experience in bank reconciliations preferably within the FMCG or related sectors.
Key Competencies and Requirements:
Solid experience handling multi-currency bank reconciliations across multiple legal entities.
Strong cross-functional knowledge of Accounts Payable (AP) Accounts Receivable (AR) General Ledger (GL) VAT WHT and Treasury.
Proven track record in FMCG audit firms shared service centers or manufacturing environments.
Proficient in SAP and advanced Excel functions such as pivot tables VLOOKUPs and other analytical tools.
Preferred: Part or full CPA/ACCA qualification experience with automated reconciliation systems and a sound understanding of IFRS.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
A proactive team player with strong communication and problem-solving abilities.