Assistant Accountant Job Greenforest Foods

Job description

Accounting Jobs, Greenforest Foods Ltd Jobs. Assistant Accountant manages accounting operations, requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce, CPA Intermediate Level, and 3–5 years FMCG accounting experience. 3-year contract role in Nairobi.

Department: Finance Department
Reports To: Finance Manager
Direct Reports: None

Role Summary

The Assistance Accountant supports and facilitates day-to-day financial operations, factory inventory control, and general ledger accounting jointly with the Finance Manager within a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. This hands-on role is responsible for accurate bookkeeping, raw material and finished goods reconciliation, accounts payable/receivable, KRA statutory compliance (ETIMS/VAT), and daily stock reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Daily Bookkeeping & Accounts Payable/Receivable

• Accurately record daily transactions (sales, purchases, operational expenses, bank, and petty cash) into the accounting/ERP system.
• Verify Goods Received Notes (GRNs) against Purchase Orders (LPOs) and supplier invoices; reconcile monthly supplier statements and prepare payment vouchers.
• Assist with customer invoicing, payment allocations, debtor reconciliations, and routine payment follow-ups.

Factory Stock & Inventory Control

• Update system records daily for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods to maintain accurate stock ledgers.
• Conduct daily physical stock reconciliations against production records; participate in monthly physical inventory counts and investigate variances.
• Work closely with the production team to monitor Work-In-Progress (WIP), track production wastage, and assist in compiling SKU product cost sheets.

Cash Management and Bank Reconciliations

• Petty Cash & Imprests: Oversee petty cash disbursements, verify expense supporting documents, track staff imprests/IOUs, and ensure timely reconciliation.
• Banking Operations: Prepare weekly bank reconciliations, process expense reimbursements, and upload batch payments for Finance Manager approval.

Tax Compliance, Audit and Reporting

• ETIMS & Tax Filing: Ensure all company sales invoices are fully KRA ETIMS-compliant; assist in preparing schedules for monthly VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and PAYE returns.
• Financial Reporting: Generate daily sales, stock, and expenditure summaries for management review; support month-end closing procedures (accruals, prepayments, depreciation schedules).
• Audit & Documentation: Maintain organized physical and digital records to support internal operational reviews and annual external audits.

Reporting, Controls & Market Intel (5%)

• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports detailing sales and costs patterns, statutory overview and outstanding balances for the period. In addition, there will be requests to support the generation and visualisation of performance data for different activities such as strategy sessions etc.

Requirements & Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or a business-related discipline.
• Professional Qualifications: CPA Intermediate Level completed (minimum CPA Part 2 / Section 3) Required.

Experience

• 3-5 years of hands-on accounting experience, with strong preference for candidates from FMCG, food manufacturing, agribusiness, or retail backgrounds
• Proven track record in high-velocity FMCG environments in Kenya, with hands-on experience across both General Trade and Modern Trade

Skills and Competencies

• Team leadership: demonstrated experience managing and developing sales teams, and successfully implementing sales strategy with a dynamic team of representatives and merchandisers
• Commercial and analytical acumen: advanced Microsoft Suite and Google Suite skills, with the ability to interpret sales dashboards and make timely, data-informed decisions
• Field execution: a results-driven, resilient and hands-on approach to market leadership, with deep filed experience
• Integrity and control: a high standard of integrity in cash, stock and team management

Other Requirements

• Valid driving licence and availability to travel outside Nairobi for work, including upcountry travel, for approximately 25% of working time.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications by sending their CV to hr@greenforest.co.ke by 28^th October 2026 before 5:00pm EAT.

Greenforest Foods Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, age, disability, or ethnicity, are strongly encouraged to apply.

By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, processing, and secure storage of your personal data solely for recruitment and selection purposes, in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act, 2019. Your details will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Greenforest Foods does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

Requirements

Apply by email: hr@greenforest.co.ke