Accounts & Tax Officer (CPA K)
- Nairobi
- KSh 40,000 per month
- Permanent
- Full-time
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 Responsibilities1. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Experience in inventory control and job costing.
- Exposure to ISO 9001 or internal audit processes.
- Basic reporting skills in Power BI/Data Studio.