Assistant Accountant jobs in Nairobi offer opportunities for accounting professionals with experience in financial records, reconciliations and inventory management. Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, stock control and project cost tracking.

Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Job Category: Accounting and Finance
Experience: 2–3 years
Reports To: Finance Manager

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented, organised and proactive Assistant Accountant to support daily accounting operations, financial reporting, reconciliations and inventory control.

The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial and stock records, assist with project cost tracking and support effective financial controls within a dynamic, project-based business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting and Finance

• Process supplier and customer invoices, receipts, payments and other accounting transactions.
• Maintain accounts payable and receivable records and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Prepare bank and supplier reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with VAT schedules, statutory tax documentation and compliance requirements.
• Support month-end closing, financial reporting and audit preparation.

Inventory and Stock Control

• Maintain accurate inventory records in accounting and inventory management systems.
• Record and verify stock receipts, issues, transfers and returns.
• Conduct physical stock counts and reconcile stock balances against system records.
• Investigate stock variances and prepare inventory reports.
• Track materials issued to project sites, technicians and installation teams.
• Monitor damaged, obsolete and slow-moving stock.
• Maintain serial-number records for relevant equipment, including solar panels, inverters and batteries.
• Ensure all stock movements are properly documented and authorised.

Project Costing and Reporting

• Assist in tracking materials and costs allocated to projects.
• Reconcile materials issued, consumed and returned from project sites.
• Prepare periodic accounting, inventory and reconciliation reports for the Finance Manager.
• Identify discrepancies and recommend improvements to financial and inventory controls.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in accounting, finance, or a combined accounts and inventory role.
• CPA(K) qualification in progress.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations and financial documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, sorting, filtering and data analysis.
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems; knowledge of Zoho Books and Zoho Inventory is an added advantage.
• Understanding of VAT and statutory tax documentation in Kenya.
• Experience in solar, electrical, engineering, construction, distribution or other project-based businesses will be an advantage.

Skills and Competencies

• High integrity and accountability.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate records.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Proactive approach to identifying errors and strengthening internal controls.
• Willingness to participate in physical stock verification when required.
  

  Key Areas of Accountability

  The Assistant Accountant will help ensure that financial transactions, stock movements and project-related costs are accurately recorded and supported by appropriate documentation.

  The role requires regular reconciliation of financial and inventory records, timely identification of discrepancies and proper maintenance of records for review by the Finance Manager. The successful candidate should be comfortable working with figures, reviewing supporting documents and following established financial controls.

  Accuracy and accountability are particularly important when tracking materials issued to project sites and reconciling stock balances. The candidate should also be able to organise records systematically, prepare clear reports and communicate any inconsistencies that require attention.

  Who Should Apply?

  This opportunity is suitable for accounting professionals who have practical experience in accounting operations and are comfortable working with both financial records and inventory data.

  Candidates should demonstrate strong numerical accuracy, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and an understanding of accounting reconciliations. Experience with accounting or inventory management systems will be beneficial, particularly for candidates familiar with project-based operations.

  Applicants should ensure that their CV clearly highlights relevant accounting experience, qualifications, software proficiency and exposure to inventory control or project costing.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to jobs@powervision.co.ke, using Assistant Accountant as the email subject.

Only candidates who meet the stated requirements should apply.