Accounts Clerk at Pantech Kenya Limited in Nairobi, Kenya

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    Accounts Clerk

    Pantech Kenya LimitedNairobi, Kenya

    Posted

    1 week ago

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    26 Aug

    Full Time
    On Site
    Mid
    Manufacturing & Warehousing
    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

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    Job Description

    This is a full-time, on-site role for an Accounts Clerk based in Nairobi. Responsibilities include updating and reconciling accounts payables and receivables daily, posting transactions, performing cash, bank and Mpesa reconciliations, preparing monthly financial reports, and working closely with the Production Department on BOM and costing reports.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Update & reconcile accounts payables and receivables daily.
    • Daily posting of transactions to the relevant book of accounts.
    • Perform cash, bank and Mpesa reconciliations.
    • Prepare monthly financial reports and submit them as per agreed schedules, including cash flow and profit & loss statements.
    • Work closely with Production Department in preparation of BOM and costing reports.
    • Periodical reconciliation of inventory, Finished Goods and Raw Materials, per agreed timelines.
    • Maintain detailed records of all accounting transactions and ensure proper filing.
    • Ensure customer account statements are ready and sent to them by the 5th of each month.
    • Work closely with Sales Manager in monitoring and following-up on outstanding account receivables to ensure timely payments.
    • Responding to accounting inquiries from customers and management in a timely manner.
    • Preparation of Delivery Note reports and follow up with relevant parties for resolution.
    • Identify opportunities for improving accounting processes.
    • Report to the Finance Manager, Operations Manager and GM through weekly reports.

    Required Qualifications

    • Diploma in Accounting or its equivalent
    • Proficiency in Tally ERP is a MUST
    • CPA Part II preferred
    • Minimum 2 years' experience in accounting or finance support role
    • Strong Microsoft Excel and general computer skills.
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

    Job Details

    Job Function

    Accounting, Auditing & Finance

    Minimum Experience

    2 years

    Education Level

    Diploma

    Area of Study

    Accounting

    Field of Study

    Accounting

    Languages

    English

    Additional Information

    How to Apply: Interested and qualified? Go to Pantech Kenya Limited on www.linkedin.com to apply.

    Show Tally ERP Mastery Before You Walk Into the Interview

    This role hinges on daily reconciliations and tight month-end reporting. Hiring managers will probe your hands-on Tally ERP skills and your ability to keep books clean under production pressure.

    1. Prove Tally ERP fluency on your CV: List specific Tally modules you've used (e.g., Accounts Receivable, Payables, Inventory) and quantify your daily transaction volumes. If you've handled BOM costing, mention it—it's a differentiator.

    2. Prepare a reconciliation story: Be ready to walk through a time you found and fixed a discrepancy in cash, bank, or Mpesa. Use numbers and steps—shows you can handle the daily grind.

    3. Brush up on Excel shortcuts: Expect to be tested on VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and SUMIFS. Practice building a simple cash flow statement in Excel before the interview.

    4. Understand the production link: Since you'll work with the Production Department on BOM and costing, review basic cost accounting concepts like raw material valuation and finished goods reconciliation.

    5. Show you can meet deadlines: The posting stresses sending statements by the 5th and weekly reports. Give an example of how you've managed recurring deadlines without missing them.

    6. Communicate clearly: You'll handle customer and management inquiries. Prepare a concise, professional response to a tricky accounting question—shows you can explain numbers to non-accountants.

    7. Know your reports: Be ready to outline how you'd prepare a profit & loss statement and a cash flow statement from raw data. Mention the key line items you'd check.

    8. Ask smart questions: Inquire about the ERP version they use, the size of the receivables ledger, and how the finance team collaborates with production. It shows genuine interest and foresight.

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    Tags

    Tally ERP
    Microsoft Excel
    accounts payable
    accounts receivable
    reconciliation