Job Title: Accounts Assistant
Industry: Bread Manufacturing
Location: Thika
Reports To: Accountant
Employment Type: FullTime
Job Summary:
The Accounts Assistant will support financial operations ensure accurate recordkeeping and assist in financial analysis reporting and compliance with statutory regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Receivable: Monitor revenue and expenses consolidate financial data and prepare reports.
Financial Accounting: Reconcile accounts prepare accruals and support audits.
Petty Cash Management: Manage daily cash reconciliations and ensure compliance with petty cash policies.
Working Capital & Cash Flow: Analyze financial health optimize working capital and ensure sufficient liquidity.
Budgeting & Reporting: Assist in preparing budgets forecasts financial statements and variance analyses.
Statutory Compliance: Prepare tax returns ensure timely payments and adhere to regulations (e.g. PAYE VAT NSSF).
Audit Support: Assist in audit preparation and execution with a focus on zero queries.
Requirements
Qualifications and Skills:
Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
CPA II or equivalent professional qualification.
At least 2 years of experience in accounting ideally in FMCG.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SAP.
Strong knowledge of IFRS and Kenyan statutory requirements.
High integrity attention to detail and analytical skills.