Accountant
About this role
Job Summary:
The Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with Kenyan statutory requirements, and supporting budgeting and audit processes.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Maintain accurate books of accounts in accordance with IFRS and company policies
- Record and reconcile general ledger entries, bank statements, and intercompany transactions
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoicing and collections
Statutory Compliance (Kenya)
- Prepare and file PAYE, VAT, and Withholding Tax returns with KRA
- Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws and regulations
- Coordinate statutory deductions (NSSF, NHIF) and payroll reconciliations
- Support internal and external audits and respond to audit queries
Budgeting & Controls
- Assist in budget preparation and variance analysis
- Monitor expenses and ensure cost controls
- Support cash flow planning and forecasting
Coordination & Support
- Liaise with banks, auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies
- Support management with financial analysis and reports as required
- Maintain proper financial documentation and records
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent qualification (preferred or in progress)
- Minimum 2–3 years of relevant accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements
- Experience working with accounting software (Odoo)
Company at a glance
For nearly 40 years, Abacus has been offering cutting-edge business solutions helping organisations to transform their visions into realities through a combination of latest business methodologies and technological tools. The business value offered by Abacus has a deep scale, is industry focused and technology driven with a world class delivery capability. We help to transform the businesses of clients who want to be leaders in their industry.
Abacus is founded on one simple belief, that change is the only constant in our world and that as enterprises and individuals, we must all respond to change with vision, courage and integrity. We are passionate about being partners to our clients, as advisers, consultants, technology specialists, systems integrators and outsourcers. For the people at Abacus, fulfillment is seeing our clients transform into truly great organisations.
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