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  • Date posted

    July 23, 2026

  • Closing date

    September 30, 2026

  • Location

    KE Kenya

  • Career level

    Mid Level

  • Qualification

    Bachelor Degree

  • Experience

    2–5 Years

Description

Financial Record-Keeping & Bookkeeping

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all financial transactions in the accounting system (ERP/accounting software).

  • Process and post journal entries, invoices, payments, and receipts in accordance with approved accounting policies.

  • Ensure all transactions are properly coded, authorised, and supported by adequate documentation.

  • Maintain organised filing systems for all financial records, vouchers, and supporting documents.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

  • Process supplier invoices, verify against purchase orders and delivery notes, and prepare payment runs for Finance Manager approval.

  • Maintain an accurate creditors ledger and ensure all supplier payments are made within agreed terms.

  • Raise sales invoices and follow up on outstanding receivables; maintain a debtors ledger and provide aged debt reports to the Finance Manager.

  • Reconcile supplier and customer accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Bank & Cash Management

  • Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations for all Zoomlion Kenya bank accounts.

  • Manage petty cash float, process petty cash payments, and conduct regular cash counts.

  • Prepare and submit bank payment instructions and ensure all electronic fund transfers are properly authorised.

  • Monitor bank balances and flag funding requirements to the Finance Manager.

Payroll Support

  • Assist the Finance Manager in processing the monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy of staff salaries, allowances, and deductions.

  • Compute and remit statutory deductions including PAYE, NSSF, NHIF/SHIF, and NITA contributions within KRA and statutory deadlines.

  • Maintain payroll records and reconcile payroll accounts monthly.

  • Respond to staff queries regarding pay slips and statutory deductions.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

  • Prepare and submit monthly and annual statutory returns including VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, and corporate tax schedules to KRA via iTax.

  • Maintain a tax compliance calendar and ensure all filings and payments are made on time to avoid penalties.

  • Liaise with the Finance Manager and external tax advisors on tax planning and compliance matters.

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Kenyan tax legislation and regulatory requirements relevant to the organisation.

Financial Reporting

  • Prepare monthly management accounts schedules including trial balance, income and expenditure summaries, and balance sheet reconciliations for Finance Manager review.

  • Compile and analyse budget-versus-actual reports and highlight variances for management attention.

  • Support the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements.

  • Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and reports as requested by the Finance Manager or Country MD.

Procurement & Asset Support

  • Maintain the fixed asset register; record asset acquisitions, disposals, and depreciation in line with company policy.

  • Support the procurement process by verifying supplier quotations, purchase orders, and goods received notes against approved budgets.

  • Coordinate with the Procurement and Operations teams to ensure financial documentation is complete for all purchases.

Audit & Internal Controls

  • Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules, providing supporting documentation, and responding to auditor queries.

  • Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and escalate any control weaknesses or irregularities to the Finance Manager.

  • Assist in implementing audit recommendations and improving financial processes and controls.

  • Perform any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.

  • CPA (K) Part II or above required; CPA (K) finalist or full member is strongly preferred.

  • Membership of ICPAK (Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya) is an advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in a finance, accounting, or bookkeeping role.

  • Proven experience managing KRA statutory filings (VAT, PAYE, withholding tax) via the iTax platform.

  • Hands-on experience with accounting/ERP software (Sage, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).

  • Experience in a transport, logistics, waste management, or service industry environment is an advantage.

Technical Skills

  • Strong bookkeeping and accounts reconciliation skills.

  • Proficiency in KRA iTax platform and Kenyan tax legislation (VAT Act, Income Tax Act, Employment Act).

  • Advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, financial modelling).

  • Experience with payroll processing and statutory deduction computation.

  • Familiarity with IFRS or IPSAS accounting standards.

Core Competencies

  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial record-keeping.

  • Strong integrity and commitment to financial controls and ethical conduct.

  • Organised and able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

  • Good communication skills with the ability to liaise professionally with internal teams, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.

  • Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision.

  • Team player who supports the wider finance and operations teams effectively.

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