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1-3years

Job Location drjobs

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary drjobs

35000 - 45000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

About Our Client
Our client is a leading importer with a national footprint serving as the trusted partner for several multinational are a logistics and supply chain solutions provider delivering end-to-end services across transportation warehousing and distribution. They pride themselves on efficiency precision and innovation in handling complex logistics operations. The team thrives in a data-driven environment leveraging technology and analytics to optimize processes and deliver value to clients.

Job Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Assistant Accountant to join the finance team. This role requires someone highly skilled in financial data analysis reporting and reconciliation with strong expertise in Excel SQL and data-driven tools. The position is embedded within a fast-paced logistics environment requiring close collaboration with operations warehousing and distribution teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
  • Maintain and reconcile accounts payable receivable and general ledgers in line with company policies.

  • Prepare detailed financial and operational reports including logistics cost analysis fuel consumption tracking and freight spend analysis.

  • Use advanced Excel functions (VLOOKUP INDEX/MATCH pivot tables power query and macros) to prepare dynamic dashboards and financial models.

  • Apply SQL queries to extract and manipulate data from multiple systems for reporting and analysis.

  • Support month-end and year-end close processes including accruals provisions and journal entries.

  • Track variances between budgeted and actual logistics costs and highlight key drivers for management review.

  • Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to validate shipment invoices warehouse costs and third-party vendor charges.

  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations audit requirements and internal control frameworks.

  • Assist in developing automated reporting solutions to improve efficiency in financial and logistics data tracking.

  • Contribute to process improvements within finance and logistics reporting functions



Requirements

Requirements

    • Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.

    • 2 4 years of accounting experience preferably within logistics supply chain or FMCG sectors.

    • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables advanced formulas power query VBA/macros).

    • Working knowledge of SQL and ability to extract/analyze large data sets.

    • Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP Oracle or similar) is an added advantage.

    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

    • Ability to work under pressure meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

    • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to liaise with cross-functional t



Qualifications: Degree in sales and marketing 2-4 years of relevant experience Key Skills: Communication Analytical Networking Negotiation Customer care Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (accounting/finance option)

Employment Type

Full Time

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