{"id":102846,"date":"2026-07-21T08:04:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:04:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/sez-accountant\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T08:04:06","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T08:04:06","slug":"sez-accountant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/kiambu\/sez-accountant\/","title":{"rendered":"SEZ Accountant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"SEZ Accountant\", \"description\": \"About the Role\\nThe SEZ Accountant is the custodian of all financial records, customs documentation, and regulatory compliance for SUT SEZ. This role carries end-to-end ownership of the entity\u2019s books of accounts, import and export documentation, SEZ Authority SEZA reporting, duty and tax exemption administration, and inventory accounting within the Tatu City Special Economic Zone. The role holder ensures that SUT SEZ operates in full compliance with Kenya\u2019s Special Economic Zones Act 2015, the East African Community Customs Management Act, and all KRA requirements \u2014 while maintaining accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial records that support the manufacturing operations of Vision Plus.\\nKey Measures of Performance\\nFinancial Accuracy & Timeliness\\nMonthly books closed within 5 working days of month-end.\\n100% on-time filing of all statutory returns VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, NITA, Housing Levy.\\nZero material findings in external and internal audits.\\nSEZ Compliance & Reporting\\n100% on-time submission of quarterly and annual SEZA reports.\\nZero penalties or fines arising from customs or SEZ non-compliance.\\nAccurate maintenance of duty exemption utilization records variance < 2%.\\nCustoms &#038; Documentation\\nZero customs holds due to import\/export documentation errors.\\nComplete and accurate SEZ materials movement register at all times.\\nInventory &#038; Production Accounting\\nPhysical inventory count vs system variance within acceptable thresholds.\\nAccurate BOM costing and production variance analysis completed monthly.\\nKey Responsibilities:\\nDay-to-Day Accounting &#038; Financial Management 25%\\nMaintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts for SUT SEZ in Zoho Books \/ Zoho Inventory.\\nProcess and record all financial transactions \u2014 purchases, sales, payments, receipts, journals, and inter-company transactions between SUT SEZ and KIL.\\nPrepare monthly bank reconciliations, accounts payable\/receivable reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.\\nProcess supplier invoices, verify supporting documentation, and manage the payment cycle.\\nMaintain the fixed asset register for all manufacturing plant and equipment within the SEZ.\\nPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements for SUT SEZ.\\nManage petty cash and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation.\\nEnsure timely filing of all statutory returns \u2014 VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, NITA, and Housing Levy.\\nSEZ Compliance &#038; Reporting 20%\\nEnsure full compliance with the Special Economic Zones Act, 2015 and the SEZ Regulations, 2016 and subsequent amendments.\\nPrepare and submit all periodic reports required by SEZA:\\nQuarterly performance reports\\nAnnual returns and audited financial statements to SEZA\\nInvestment and employment reports\\nProduction and output reports\\nCapital expenditure and technology transfer reports\\nMonitor compliance with SEZ licence conditions \u2014 minimum investment thresholds, employment targets, and export obligations.\\nMaintain records and documentation supporting all SEZ tax exemptions and incentives corporate tax, VAT, customs duty, stamp duty.\\nLiaise with SEZA officials during inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.\\nTrack and report on SEZ performance metrics as required by the regulator.\\nMonitor changes to SEZ legislation and advise management on compliance implications.\\nImport &#038; Export Documentation &#038; Customs Compliance 25%\\nPrepare, review, and manage all import documentation for raw materials, components, and capital goods entering the SEZ:\\nImport Declaration Forms IDF \/ Pre-Export Verification of Conformity PVoC\\nCustom Entry forms IM4, IM7, IM8 for SEZ imports\\nBills of Lading \/ Airway Bills, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin\\nKEBS import standardization marks ISM and exemption documentation\\nPrepare and process export documentation for finished goods leaving the SEZ:\\nExport Entry forms EX1, EX2, EX3\\nCertificates of Origin COMESA, EAC, AfCFTA\\nDomestic Purchase Certificates for goods moving from SEZ to domestic territory\\nDuty remission and exemption claim documentation\\nMaintain the SEZ materials movement register goods received, WIP, finished goods, scrap\/waste, goods dispatched.\\nCoordinate with customs clearing agents, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and KRA Customs.\\nEnsure compliance with the EAC Customs Management Act and Regulations.\\nManage and reconcile duty exemption certificates and monitor utilization against approved allocations.\\nProcess and track all customs bonds and guarantees related to SEZ operations.\\nSupport implementation of the Authorized Economic Operator AEO programme where applicable.\\nTax &#038; Incentive Administration 10%\\nAdminister and document all SEZ fiscal incentives:\\nCorporate Income Tax exemptions \/ reduced rates applicable to SEZ enterprises\\nVAT zero-rating and exemptions on goods and services consumed within the SEZ\\nCustoms duty and import VAT exemptions on raw materials, machinery, and capital equipment\\nStamp duty exemptions on instruments executed within the SEZ\\nWithholding tax \", \"datePosted\": \"2026-07-21\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Vision Plus\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Kiambu\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-04T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Vision Plus<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kiambu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-04<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>About the Role<br \/>The SEZ Accountant is the custodian of all financial records, customs documentation, and regulatory compliance for SUT SEZ. This role carries end-to-end ownership of the entity\u2019s books of accounts, import and export documentation, SEZ Authority SEZA reporting, duty and tax exemption administration, and inventory accounting within the Tatu City Special Economic Zone. The role holder ensures that SUT SEZ operates in full compliance with Kenya\u2019s Special Economic Zones Act 2015, the East African Community Customs Management Act, and all KRA requirements \u2014 while maintaining accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial records that support the manufacturing operations of Vision Plus.<br \/>Key Measures of Performance<br \/>Financial Accuracy & Timeliness<br \/>Monthly books closed within 5 working days of month-end.<br \/>100% on-time filing of all statutory returns VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, NITA, Housing Levy.<br \/>Zero material findings in external and internal audits.<br \/>SEZ Compliance & Reporting<br \/>100% on-time submission of quarterly and annual SEZA reports.<br \/>Zero penalties or fines arising from customs or SEZ non-compliance.<br \/>Accurate maintenance of duty exemption utilization records variance < 2%.<br \/>Customs & Documentation<br \/>Zero customs holds due to import\/export documentation errors.<br \/>Complete and accurate SEZ materials movement register at all times.<br \/>Inventory & Production Accounting<br \/>Physical inventory count vs system variance within acceptable thresholds.<br \/>Accurate BOM costing and production variance analysis completed monthly.<br \/>Key Responsibilities:<br \/>Day-to-Day Accounting & Financial Management 25%<br \/>Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts for SUT SEZ in Zoho Books \/ Zoho Inventory.<br \/>Process and record all financial transactions \u2014 purchases, sales, payments, receipts, journals, and inter-company transactions between SUT SEZ and KIL.<br \/>Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, accounts payable\/receivable reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.<br \/>Process supplier invoices, verify supporting documentation, and manage the payment cycle.<br \/>Maintain the fixed asset register for all manufacturing plant and equipment within the SEZ.<br \/>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements for SUT SEZ.<br \/>Manage petty cash and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation.<br \/>Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns \u2014 VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, NITA, and Housing Levy.<br \/>SEZ Compliance & Reporting 20%<br \/>Ensure full compliance with the Special Economic Zones Act, 2015 and the SEZ Regulations, 2016 and subsequent amendments.<br \/>Prepare and submit all periodic reports required by SEZA:<br \/>Quarterly performance reports<br \/>Annual returns and audited financial statements to SEZA<br \/>Investment and employment reports<br \/>Production and output reports<br \/>Capital expenditure and technology transfer reports<br \/>Monitor compliance with SEZ licence conditions \u2014 minimum investment thresholds, employment targets, and export obligations.<br \/>Maintain records and documentation supporting all SEZ tax exemptions and incentives corporate tax, VAT, customs duty, stamp duty.<br \/>Liaise with SEZA officials during inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.<br \/>Track and report on SEZ performance metrics as required by the regulator.<br \/>Monitor changes to SEZ legislation and advise management on compliance implications.<br \/>Import & Export Documentation & Customs Compliance 25%<br \/>Prepare, review, and manage all import documentation for raw materials, components, and capital goods entering the SEZ:<br \/>Import Declaration Forms IDF \/ Pre-Export Verification of Conformity PVoC<br \/>Custom Entry forms IM4, IM7, IM8 for SEZ imports<br \/>Bills of Lading \/ Airway Bills, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of Origin<br \/>KEBS import standardization marks ISM and exemption documentation<br \/>Prepare and process export documentation for finished goods leaving the SEZ:<br \/>Export Entry forms EX1, EX2, EX3<br \/>Certificates of Origin COMESA, EAC, AfCFTA<br \/>Domestic Purchase Certificates for goods moving from SEZ to domestic territory<br \/>Duty remission and exemption claim documentation<br \/>Maintain the SEZ materials movement register goods received, WIP, finished goods, scrap\/waste, goods dispatched.<br \/>Coordinate with customs clearing agents, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and KRA Customs.<br \/>Ensure compliance with the EAC Customs Management Act and Regulations.<br \/>Manage and reconcile duty exemption certificates and monitor utilization against approved allocations.<br \/>Process and track all customs bonds and guarantees related to SEZ operations.<br \/>Support implementation of the Authorized Economic Operator AEO programme where applicable.<br \/>Tax & Incentive Administration 10%<br \/>Administer and document all SEZ fiscal incentives:<br \/>Corporate Income Tax exemptions \/ reduced rates applicable to SEZ enterprises<br \/>VAT zero-rating and exemptions on goods and services consumed within the SEZ<br \/>Customs duty and import VAT exemptions on raw materials, machinery, and capital equipment<br \/>Stamp duty exemptions on instruments executed within the SEZ<br \/>Withholding tax exemptions where applicable<br \/>Maintain proper documentation to support all tax exemption claims during KRA audits.<br \/>Prepare and file SEZ-specific tax returns and declarations.<br \/>Reconcile input VAT on SEZ imports versus output VAT on domestic sales and manage the reverse VAT mechanism.<br \/>Inventory & Production Accounting 10%<br \/>Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods within the SEZ bonded area.<br \/>Conduct or support periodic physical inventory counts and reconcile to system records.<br \/>Track and account for production wastage, scrap, and by-products in line with SEZ regulations.<br \/>Support costing of manufactured goods including BOM, direct labour, and manufacturing overhead allocation.<br \/>Reconcile materials consumption to production output and investigate variances.<br \/>Stakeholder Coordination & Liaison 10%<br \/>Act as the primary point of contact for SEZA, KRA Customs, KEBS, and Tatu City SEZ administration on accounting and compliance matters.<br \/>Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel on SEZ-related matters.<br \/>Work closely with the warehouse and production team to ensure accurate goods movement documentation.<br \/>Liaise with the KIL finance team on inter-company transactions, transfer pricing documentation, and consolidated reporting.<br \/>Support external and internal audits by providing timely and accurate documentation.<br \/>Academic and Professional Qualifications:<br \/>Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE\u00a0 minimum Grade C required.<br \/>Diploma or Certificate in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Transport Management preferred.<br \/>Minimum 2\u20133 years experience in logistics coordination, fleet management, or distribution in a consumer goods environment.<br \/>Proficiency in Zoho Inventory or a comparable logistics management system.<br \/>Experience managing 3PL providers and negotiating delivery SLAs.<br \/>Valid driving licence advantage\u00a0 covers for Driver where necessary.<br \/>Strong MS Excel skills\u00a0 ability to build and maintain delivery trackers and cost reports.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to Vision Plus on visionplus.zohorecruit.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\/1284146\" 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: 2026-08-04 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Vision Plus Location: Kiambu Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-04 Job Description About the RoleThe SEZ Accountant is the custodian of all financial records, customs documentation, and regulatory compliance for SUT SEZ. 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