Accountant at CDL Human Resource in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Accountant

    CDL Human ResourceNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

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    29 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Senior
    Human Resources & Recruitment
    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

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    Job Description

    We are looking for a highly experienced and dependable Accountant to join our construction and finishing Materials Company in Kenya. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in accounting and finance within the construction, hardware, or building materials industry, with at least 10 years of relevant experience. The candidate must be proficient in Sage accounting software and capable of managing financial operations efficiently.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper bookkeeping.
    • Manage accounts payable and receivable.
    • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
    • Reconcile bank statements, supplier accounts, and customer accounts.
    • Monitor inventory transactions related to tiles, sanitary ware, adhesives, and finishing materials.
    • Process payroll and ensure statutory deductions are remitted on time.
    • Prepare and file tax returns including VAT, PAYE, NHIF, and NSSF.
    • Ensure compliance with Kenyan financial and tax regulations.
    • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
    • Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors.
    • Monitor cash flow and advise management on financial performance.
    • Generate reports from Sage accounting software for management review.
    • Support procurement and sales departments with financial analysis and stock controls.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
    • CPA K, ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification.
    • Minimum of 10 years' accounting experience, preferably in construction or building materials industry.
    • Strong hands-on experience using Sage accounting software.
    • Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and inventory accounting.
    • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
    • High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.
    • Experience handling accounts for construction projects or hardware/building materials companies.
    • Understanding of stock and inventory management systems.
    • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
    • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

    Minimum Experience

    10 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Accounting

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the CDL Human Resource recruitment portal at cdl.zohorecruit.com.

    Show Your Sage and Construction Accounting Chops

    This role sits in the thick of construction materials — tiles, sanitary ware, adhesives — so the hiring team will probe how you've handled inventory-heavy ledgers and statutory filings. They want an accountant who can walk in and own the numbers from day one.

    1. Lead with Sage proof: On your CV, list the specific Sage modules you've used (e.g., Sage 50, Sage 300) and give a concrete example of a report you generated for management. If you've migrated data or customized reports, say so — that's gold.

    2. Quantify your construction exposure: Hiring managers for building materials firms look for candidates who've tracked stock across multiple sites. Mention the value of inventory you managed and how you kept shrinkage low.

    3. Prepare a tax compliance story: Be ready to walk through how you filed VAT, PAYE, NHIF, and NSSF on time, including any penalties you avoided. Have a specific month's filing process in mind.

    4. Rehearse reconciliation examples: They'll likely ask how you handle supplier and customer account mismatches. Have a real example where you caught a discrepancy and fixed it.

    5. Show your Excel muscle: Beyond basic formulas, be ready to discuss pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and how you've used Excel to analyze cash flow or stock levels. Bring a sample template if you can.

    6. Understand the materials business: Brush up on how inventory accounting works for tiles and sanitary ware — think batch costing, wastage, and returns. Mentioning these shows you get the industry.

    7. Highlight your audit coordination: Since the role involves preparing audit schedules, talk about a time you worked with external auditors and what you did to make the process smooth.

    8. Show integrity and independence: This role demands trust with cash and records. Share a brief example of a time you flagged an error or refused to cut a corner, and how you manage deadlines without hand-holding.

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    Tags

    Sage
    financial reporting
    inventory accounting
    tax compliance
    construction