Accountant at Suguna Foods Limited in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Accountant

    Suguna Foods LimitedNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 day ago

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    26 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Agriculture & Agribusiness
    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

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    Job Description

    We are seeking a detail-oriented Accountant to manage and coordinate accounting activities across multiple retail outlets.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Accuracy and timeliness of outlet reconciliations.
    • Reduction in cash, sales, and stock discrepancies.
    • Timely submission of financial reports.
    • Accuracy of inventory and outlet accounting records.
    • Compliance with financial policies and controls.
    • Timely resolution of accounting discrepancies.

    Required Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree or diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
    • Professional accounting qualification or progress toward one e.g., CPA/ACCA is an advantage.
    • 2-4 years of accounting experience, preferably in retail, hospitality, FMCG, or another multi-branch environment.
    • Experience working with POS systems and accounting software.
    • Strong Excel skills and experience with reconciliations and financial reporting.
    • Experience coordinating financial activities across multiple locations is highly desirable.

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

    Minimum Experience

    2 years

    Education Level

    Bachelor’s Degree

    Area of Study

    Business

    Field of Study

    Accounting

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Send your CV and cover letter to muhyavictor@sugunakenya.com and CC allam@sugunakenya.com.

    Show You Can Reconcile Chaos Into Clean Numbers

    This role lives in the gap between cash, sales, and stock across multiple outlets. Hiring managers will be looking for proof you can spot discrepancies fast and keep records audit-ready under pressure.

    1. Lead with your reconciliation wins: On your CV, put specific examples of cutting cash or stock discrepancies in past roles. If you reduced shrinkage by a percentage, say so. Numbers beat adjectives every time.

    2. Prove your Excel muscle: Be ready to talk about pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and how you build reconciliation templates. If you've automated a report, mention it — that signals efficiency.

    3. Show multi-branch awareness: Even if you haven't worked across outlets, describe how you've coordinated with remote teams or handled inter-branch transfers. Highlight your ability to standardize processes.

    4. Know your POS systems: Expect questions about how you've used POS data to trace sales, voids, or refunds. Be specific about the systems you've used and how you validated their outputs.

    5. Brush up on compliance: This role demands adherence to financial policies. Review common controls like segregation of duties and approval limits, and be ready to discuss how you've enforced them.

    6. Prepare a story about a tough close: Think of a month-end or audit where you had to chase numbers across locations. Walk through how you prioritized, communicated, and delivered on time.

    7. Show you can train others: Since you'll coordinate across outlets, you may need to guide cashiers or managers on proper documentation. Give an example of when you simplified a process for non-finance staff.

    8. Ask about the reporting cadence: In the interview, ask how often reports are due and what the current pain points are. It shows you're thinking about the operational rhythm from day one.

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    Tags

    accounting
    reconciliation
    financial reporting
    Excel
    POS systems