Overview

Experience: 3–5 years
Industry: FMCG, Distribution, Retail
Employment Type: Full-time

Client Description
Our client is a leading FMCG distribution company operating across Kenya, known for efficiently delivering top consumer brands to wholesalers and retailers. With an expanding footprint in the Western region, the company seeks a competent and proactive Accountant to join their Kisumu office and support the financial function as they continue to scale operations.

Role Overview
We are seeking a reliable and experienced Accountant to manage daily financial operations, support reporting, and ensure compliance with statutory obligations. The ideal candidate will have experience in fast-paced environments such as FMCG, distribution, or retail, and be comfortable working with cross-functional teams and inventory systems.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Bookkeeping

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records, including general ledger entries, petty cash, and bank transactions.
  • Oversee timely posting of supplier invoices, staff claims, and journals.

Reporting & Reconciliation

  • Prepare monthly management accounts, financial reports, and reconciliations (bank, supplier, customer, inventory).
  • Assist in cash flow forecasting and variance analysis.

Tax Compliance & Audit Support

  • Ensure timely and accurate filing of statutory deductions and taxes (VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, etc.).
  • Support internal and external audit processes and documentation.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

  • Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on outstanding customer balances.
  • Manage supplier accounts and ensure timely payments while maintaining positive relationships.

Inventory & Cost Management

  • Work closely with the operations team to ensure alignment between stock movement and accounting entries.
  • Assist in physical stock takes and inventory valuation exercises.

Qualifications
Education & Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
  • CPA Part III (Finalist) or CPA-K is mandatory.

Experience

  • 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in FMCG, manufacturing, or distribution environments.

Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage, or ERP platforms).
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, reconciliations, and tax compliance.

Soft Skills

  • High level of accuracy, integrity, and attention to detail.
  • Strong organizational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV to [email protected] with the subject line: “Accountant – Kisumu (FMCG)”.