Finance and Accounts Officer

3 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya KASINDE Full time 1,200,000 - 2,400,000 per year

Company:
Kasinde Africa (DMC & Travel Agency)

Location:
Nairobi (on-site, with some flexibility)

Contract:
Full-time

Reports to:
Finance & Operations Lead (Spain & Kenya)

Start date:
ASAP

Mission of the Role

Ensure the
financial health and compliance
of the company by leading daily accounting operations, financial planning, and reporting. This role balances
strategic financial oversight
(cash-flow planning, budgeting, monthly reports) with
hands-on execution
(payments, reconciliations, compliance).

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Bookkeeping:

  • Daily entries for Accounts Payable/Receivable.
  • Control and reconciliation of cash, bank, and MPesa.
  • Strict use and monitoring of
    ETIMS
    for compliance and accuracy.

Financial Planning & Reporting:

  • Preparation of
    monthly financial reports
    (cash-flow, P&L, aging reports).
  • 8–12 week cash-flow forecasting for management decisions.
  • Support in budgeting, planning and financial analysis.

Compliance & Taxation:

  • Ensure compliance with KRA requirements (PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax, etc.).
  • Maintain accurate filing and documentation.

Payments & Suppliers:

  • Manage payment schedules and ensure timely settlements.
  • Verify supporting documents, monitor supplier contracts and tariffs.

Clients & Revenue:

  • Issue invoices, track receivables, and follow up on overdue accounts.
  • Liaise with operations and sales to ensure accuracy of billing.

Coordination & Processes:

  • Work closely with an
    overseas finance team
    (Spain office).
  • Improve and standardize templates, workflows and internal controls.
  • Actively participate in the analysis of financial and operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance.
  • At least 5 years of proven experience
    in accounting roles.
  • Experience in the
    travel/tourism sector
    or hospitality is
    highly valuable
    .
  • Solid knowledge of Kenyan tax law, ETIMS and KRA compliance.
  • Strong skills in
    Excel/Google Sheets
    (pivot tables, lookups, cash-flow models).
  • Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, Zoho, Xero, or similar).
  • Fluency in English; Spanish is an advantage.
  • Extremely organized, detail-oriented, ethical, and proactive.

What We Offer

  • Opportunity to grow in a
    purpose-driven project
    (Kasinde supports local community impact through Mama Kasinde initiatives).
  • Work with an
    international team
    across Kenya and Spain.
  • Competitive salary according to experience + benefits.
  • A culture of
    professionalism, transparency and continuous improvement
    .

How to Apply

Send your
CV + 1-page cover letter
explaining:

  1. An example of how you improved or optimized a financial process (cash-flow, reporting, reconciliation, etc.).
  2. Your availability and
    expected gross monthly salary
    .

Email:

Subject:
Accountant Nairobi – [Your Name]

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