About the client:
Our client, a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality aluminium windows, doors, and façade 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

1Core 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.

 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.

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.

 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.

 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.

 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.
• 3- 4 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 Deadline: 1st September 2025