Our client in the
automotive sector
is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented
Accounting & Admin Officer
to oversee the day-to-day finance and administrative operations of the business.
The successful candidate will be responsible for financial accounting, billing and collections, treasury management, tax compliance, workshop financial administration, management reporting, and general office administration. This hands-on role requires a self-driven professional who can work independently, maintain strong financial controls, and support business operations while supervising a junior team member.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate accounting records, including the general ledger, fixed assets, fleet assets, and intercompany accounts, while preparing monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Manage the full customer billing cycle, monitor accounts receivable, follow up on outstanding payments, and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
Oversee workshop financial administration, including invoicing, procurement of parts and consumables, inventory reconciliation, petty cash management, and profitability reporting.
Prepare and process supplier payments, statutory remittances, payroll-related payments, and cash flow forecasts while monitoring foreign currency transactions.
Ensure compliance with IFRS, Kenyan tax legislation, and statutory reporting requirements, while supporting internal and external audits.
Prepare budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, and management reports to support strategic decision-making and business performance.
Coordinate general office administration, maintain company records, liaise with banks, suppliers, auditors, and external stakeholders, and provide administrative support to management.
Supervise and support the Finance & Administration Assistant, ensuring strong financial controls and efficient day-to-day operations.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with CPA (K), ACCA, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification (or actively pursuing one).
Minimum of
3 years’ experience
in a busy accounting or finance role covering the full monthly accounting cycle.
Strong knowledge of IFRS, Kenyan tax legislation, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
Proficiency in
QuickBooks Desktop
and Microsoft Excel; experience with Jedox or other financial reporting systems is an added advantage.
Experience within the leasing, automotive, logistics, or other capital-intensive industries is preferred.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to supervise junior staff and work effectively across finance and operational teams.
Demonstrated interest in leveraging AI tools to improve finance and administrative processes will be an added advantage.
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, and
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