Accounts & Tax Officer
Accounts & Tax Officer
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Job Description
Job Title: Accounts & Tax Officer (CPA K)
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports To: Operations Manager
Location: Mombasa Road Nairobi (Factory & Showroom)
Gross salary: KES 40000
Type: Full-time
About the client:
Our client a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality aluminium windows doors and faade solutions is seeking to hire an Accounts & Tax Officer (CPA K). The role will be responsible for managing end-to-end finance operations including daily accounting statutory tax compliance receivables/payables and collections. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate books of accounts timely statutory filings disciplined credit control and strong cashflow management in a manufacturing/projects environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Core Accounting & Month-End Close:
- Post daily journals and maintain AR/AP ledgers fixed assets prepayments and accruals.
- Perform reconciliations (bank M-Pesa till supplier and customer accounts).
- Assist in monthly close and prepare supporting schedules for management accounts.
2. Tax & Statutory Compliance
- Prepare and file VAT PAYE WHT and other statutory returns on iTax.
- Ensure eTIMS-compliant invoicing and maintain proper tax documentation.
- Reconcile VAT & WHT ledgers to iTax and track WHT certificates for suppliers/customers.
- Support external audits and respond to KRA queries.
3. Accounts Receivable & Collections:
- Issue invoices credit notes customer statements and payment receipts.
- Manage collections through reminders calls dispute resolutions and escalations.
- Monitor DSO credit limits and overdue accounts; recommend risk actions where necessary.
4. Accounts Payable & Treasury:
- Process supplier invoices using a three-way match (LPOGRNInvoice).
- Maintain AP aging reconcile supplier accounts and track retentions/withholdings.
- Assist with cashflow forecasting and maintain daily cash book.
5. Inventory & Costing Support:
- Post GRNs and stock adjustments with proper approvals.
- Support inventory management through cycle counts and quarterly stock takes.
- Assist with project/job costing by capturing labor logistics and variation costs for accurate COGS.
6. Systems Controls & Documentation:
- Enforce SOPs and Delegation of Authority with strong audit trails.
- Maintain proper filing systems (digital & physical).
- Ensure discipline in ERP/accounting systems (QuickBooks/Sage/Zoho/Odoo) and suggest automation improvements.
Requirements & Qualifications:
- CPA K (or CPA finalist) and member/eligible for ICPAK.
- Diploma/Degree in Accounting/Finance.
- 34 years relevant experience preferably in manufacturing construction or project-based environments.
- Proficiency in iTax eTIMS and accounting/ERP systems.
- Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills (pivots lookups).
- Excellent documentation and compliance discipline.
Nice to Have:
- Experience in inventory control and job costing.
- Exposure to ISO 9001 or internal audit processes.
- Basic reporting skills in Power BI/Data Studio.
Application Process:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending their updated CV through our Career Page.
Application Deadline: 1st September 2025
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full Time
