Accountant

Jemtrac Limited is a Kenyan company based in Nairobi that manufactures and supplies presentation equipment, office displays, and event gear.

This role involves taking full ownership of the company's accounting functions, ensuring accurate financial records, timely tax compliance, and comprehensive financial reporting. The Accountant will be crucial in maintaining the financial health of the organization within a dynamic small to medium-sized enterprise setting.

1. Maintain accurate daily general ledger entries, cashbooks, and perform monthly bank and M-Pesa reconciliations using QuickBooks.
2. Prepare and file monthly tax returns (VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax) accurately and on time via KRA iTax, ensuring full eTIMS invoicing compliance.
3. Administer monthly staff payroll and ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions including SHIF, NSSF, and Affordable Housing Levy.
4. Manage supplier invoices, customer billing, credit control, and facilitate timely debt collection.
5. Prepare monthly financial statements such as profit & loss, balance sheets, cash flow reports, and conduct budget variance analyses for management.
6. Oversee petty cash disbursements and prepare clear schedules for annual external audits.

1. Hold a CPA (K) or CPA Section 4 / Intermediate Level (ACCA equivalents are accepted).
2. Possess 2–4 years of proven experience as an Accountant within a Kenyan SME.
3. Demonstrate practical proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
4. Have up-to-date knowledge of Kenyan tax regulations, eTIMS, and statutory filing portals.
5. Exhibit high integrity, strong attention to detail, and the ability to independently meet strict monthly deadlines.