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Accountant
Merino Meats
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted about 4 hours ago (27 Oct 2026) Updated about 4 hours ago
Job Description
The Accountant will manage daily financial transactions, reconcile bank and mobile money accounts, and prepare monthly management accounts for Merino Meats. Responsibilities include overseeing petty cash, processing payroll, supporting stock takes and ensuring accurate cash handling. The role requires strong attention to detail, proficiency with accounting software and the ability to work independently to meet monthly deadlines.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • CPA (K) Part II or higher, or a diploma/degree in Accounting or Finance
- • Minimum 2 years of hands‑on bookkeeping or accounting experience, preferably in retail, food or hospitality
- • Proficiency with QuickBooks or similar software and strong Excel skills
- • Experience handling cash, M‑Pay and POS systems
- • Careful with detail, honest and trustworthy with money
- • Ability to work independently and meet monthly deadlines
- • Good references from previous employers
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Record daily sales, purchases and expenses
- • Reconcile bank and M‑Pay (KCB, ABSA, M‑Pay, cash) accounts daily and weekly
- • Manage petty cash and supplier payments
- • Prepare monthly management accounts and profit & loss statements
- • Track stock and support month‑end stock takes
- • Run payroll and maintain staff records
- • Cover the cashier till as needed, including taking payments, issuing receipts and closing the till
- • Flag cash differences, unusual costs or margin issues early