{"id":102126,"date":"2026-07-17T12:42:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/accountant\/"},"modified":"2026-07-17T12:42:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T12:42:05","slug":"accountant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/accountant\/","title":{"rendered":"Accountant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Accountant\", \"description\": \"Position Summary\\nThe Accountant will be responsible for managing the accounting cycle for multiple legal entities within the Group. The role will cover bookkeeping, financial reporting, statutory and tax compliance, cash management, budgeting, audit support, payroll support, and proper maintenance of financial records.\\nThe position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to manage financial processes accurately and within set timelines.\\nKey Duties & Responsibilities\\nFinancial Records & Bookkeeping\\nMaintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date books of account for assigned companies within the Group. Record financial transactions promptly, post journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and provisions, and maintain supporting schedules.\\nFixed Asset Management\\nMaintain and update the fixed asset register for each entity, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and compliance with Group policy.\\nFinancial Reporting & Consolidation\\nPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts for each entity. Support preparation of financial statements in line with IFRS and IFRS for SMEs where applicable.\\nVariance Analysis & Reporting\\nPrepare variance analyses, including actual versus budget and actual versus prior period performance, with clear commentary for management review.\\nStatutory & Tax Compliance\\nPrepare and file accurate tax returns through KRA iTax within statutory deadlines, including VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Withholding VAT, Corporation Tax, Instalment Tax, and Advance Tax where applicable.\\nStatutory Deductions & KRA Support\\nEnsure timely remittance of statutory deductions including NSSF, SHIF, Affordable Housing Levy, and PAYE. Maintain compliance with KRA requirements, respond to KRA queries and audits, and support tax health checks and dispute resolution.\\nBanking, Treasury & Cash Management\\nPrepare timely bank reconciliations, monitor daily cash positions, support cash-flow forecasting, upload payments for approval, and manage petty cash controls and reconciliations.\\nBudgeting & Forecasting\\nAssist the Finance Manager in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Monitor performance against budget and highlight significant variances to management.\\nAudit Support\\nServe as a point of contact for external auditors, prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, respond to audit queries, support internal audit reviews, and implement agreed recommendations.\\nPayroll & General Finance Support\\nEnsure accurate and timely payroll processing, including computation of PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and Affordable Housing Levy. Reconcile payroll control accounts and ensure statutory remittances are made by due dates.\\nQualifications & Experience\\nBachelor\u2019s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.\\nCPAK fully qualified Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or ACCA finalist\/member.\\nActive member in good standing of ICPAK.\\nMinimum 3\u20135 years\u2019 relevant accounting experience.\\nGood working knowledge of IFRS.\\nTechnical Skills & Knowledge\\nStrong command of Kenyan tax legislation and statutory obligations, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, Corporation Tax, NSSF, SHIF, AHL, and KRA filings.\\nProficiency in accounting or ERP software.\\nFamiliarity with eTIMS and electronic invoicing requirements.\\nStrong Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.\\nKey Skills & Competencies\\nStrong attention to detail and accuracy.\\nGood analytical and problem-solving skills.\\nHigh level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.\\nStrong organization, time management, and record-keeping skills.\\nAbility to manage multiple entities and meet statutory and reporting deadlines.\\nStrong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-17\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Mini Group\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-07-31T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Mini Group<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-07-31<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Position Summary<br \/>The Accountant will be responsible for managing the accounting cycle for multiple legal entities within the Group. The role will cover bookkeeping, financial reporting, statutory and tax compliance, cash management, budgeting, audit support, payroll support, and proper maintenance of financial records.<br \/>The position requires strong technical accounting knowledge, attention to detail, integrity, and the ability to manage financial processes accurately and within set timelines.<br \/>Key Duties &#038; Responsibilities<br \/>Financial Records &#038; Bookkeeping<br \/>Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date books of account for assigned companies within the Group. Record financial transactions promptly, post journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and provisions, and maintain supporting schedules.<br \/>Fixed Asset Management<br \/>Maintain and update the fixed asset register for each entity, including additions, disposals, depreciation, and compliance with Group policy.<br \/>Financial Reporting &#038; Consolidation<br \/>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts for each entity. Support preparation of financial statements in line with IFRS and IFRS for SMEs where applicable.<br \/>Variance Analysis &#038; Reporting<br \/>Prepare variance analyses, including actual versus budget and actual versus prior period performance, with clear commentary for management review.<br \/>Statutory &#038; Tax Compliance<br \/>Prepare and file accurate tax returns through KRA iTax within statutory deadlines, including VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Withholding VAT, Corporation Tax, Instalment Tax, and Advance Tax where applicable.<br \/>Statutory Deductions &#038; KRA Support<br \/>Ensure timely remittance of statutory deductions including NSSF, SHIF, Affordable Housing Levy, and PAYE. Maintain compliance with KRA requirements, respond to KRA queries and audits, and support tax health checks and dispute resolution.<br \/>Banking, Treasury &#038; Cash Management<br \/>Prepare timely bank reconciliations, monitor daily cash positions, support cash-flow forecasting, upload payments for approval, and manage petty cash controls and reconciliations.<br \/>Budgeting &#038; Forecasting<br \/>Assist the Finance Manager in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts. Monitor performance against budget and highlight significant variances to management.<br \/>Audit Support<br \/>Serve as a point of contact for external auditors, prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, respond to audit queries, support internal audit reviews, and implement agreed recommendations.<br \/>Payroll &#038; General Finance Support<br \/>Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, including computation of PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, and Affordable Housing Levy. Reconcile payroll control accounts and ensure statutory remittances are made by due dates.<br \/>Qualifications &#038; Experience<br \/>Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, or a related field.<br \/>CPAK fully qualified Certified Public Accountant of Kenya or ACCA finalist\/member.<br \/>Active member in good standing of ICPAK.<br \/>Minimum 3\u20135 years\u2019 relevant accounting experience.<br \/>Good working knowledge of IFRS.<br \/>Technical Skills &#038; Knowledge<br \/>Strong command of Kenyan tax legislation and statutory obligations, including VAT, PAYE, WHT, Corporation Tax, NSSF, SHIF, AHL, and KRA filings.<br \/>Proficiency in accounting or ERP software.<br \/>Familiarity with eTIMS and electronic invoicing requirements.<br \/>Strong Microsoft Excel and financial reporting skills.<br \/>Key Skills &#038; Competencies<br \/>Strong attention to detail and accuracy.<br \/>Good analytical and problem-solving skills.<br \/>High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.<br \/>Strong organization, time management, and record-keeping skills.<br \/>Ability to manage multiple entities and meet statutory and reporting deadlines.<br \/>Strong communication, teamwork, and stakeholder management skills.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Mini Group on minigrp.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1281833\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-07-31 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Mini Group Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-07-31 Job Description Position SummaryThe Accountant will be responsible for managing the accounting cycle for multiple legal entities within the Group. 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