Jobs at Sheer Logic

Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing sector, is seeking to recruit a Financial Accountant to join its Finance team.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, effective cost management, robust financial controls and compliance with applicable accounting and statutory requirements.

The role will provide financial support to manufacturing operations, with a particular focus on cost accounting, inventory, fixed assets, working capital and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Manage month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and perform account reconciliations.
• Prepare management reports and provide detailed variance analysis.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in line with applicable accounting standards.

Cost & Manufacturing Accounting

• Manage product costing, including standard costing, cost updates and variance analysis.
• Analyse material, labour and overhead variances.
• Monitor and evaluate Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Support cost optimisation and operational efficiency initiatives.

Inventory Management

• Ensure accurate inventory valuation and stock accounting.
• Participate in stock counts and reconciliation processes.
• Monitor inventory movements and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage provisions for slow-moving and obsolete inventory.

Fixed Assets & CAPEX

• Maintain an accurate and complete fixed asset register.
• Ensure appropriate capitalization of assets in accordance with accounting policies.
• Calculate and post depreciation in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Track and monitor capital expenditure against approved budgets.
• Conduct periodic physical verification of assets and reconcile identified differences.
• Manage asset disposals, transfers and impairments.
• Maintain appropriate controls over asset safeguarding and utilisation.

Payables, Receivables & Working Capital

• Oversee accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments.
• Monitor accounts receivable and support timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Prepare and review payables and receivables ageing reports.
• Reconcile supplier statements and customer balances.
• Identify and highlight working-capital risks.

Tax & Statutory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable Kenya Revenue Authority requirements.
• Support statutory reporting and tax filing processes.
• Liaise with external auditors and relevant regulatory bodies.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Implement and maintain effective financial controls and accounting policies.
• Ensure compliance with audit and governance requirements.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and audit trails.
• Identify financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support preparation of annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets.
• Provide explanations for significant variances.
• Provide financial insights to support management decision-making.

Audit & Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Prepare audit schedules and respond to audit queries.
• Work closely with Operations, Procurement, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to support business objectives.

Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field from a recognised institution.
• CPA(K), ACCA or an equivalent professional accounting qualification, either completed or in progress.
• 2–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing, FMCG or industrial environment.
• Strong working knowledge of IFRS and Kenyan tax regulations.
• Practical experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP or a similar platform.
• Demonstrable experience in financial reporting, reconciliations and month-end close processes.
• Experience in cost accounting, inventory management and variance analysis will be highly relevant.
• Exposure to fixed assets, CAPEX, payables, receivables and working capital management is desirable.

End Date 5th October 2026

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Role Overview

• Our client, a leading financial institution, is seeking to recruit an Assistant Quantity Surveyor to support the monitoring and technical assessment of construction and building-finance projects.
• The role will be responsible for reviewing project documentation, validating costs and Bills of Quantities, conducting site inspections, monitoring construction progress, and providing technical input to support effective risk management and commercial control of building loans.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate Bills of Quantities, architectural and structural drawings, construction contracts and other project documentation.
• Undertake cost assessments and verify project costs against approved budgets and scope.
• Monitor construction projects from commencement to completion and assess progress against approved programmes and schedules.
• Conduct periodic construction site inspections and prepare detailed site-visit and project monitoring reports.
• Assess the physical progress of works against funds disbursed and approved project budgets.
• Liaise with Architects, Quantity Surveyors, Engineers, Project Managers, Contractors and other relevant stakeholders.
• Review technical information and documentation submitted in support of construction financing applications.
• Identify and escalate material cost variations, delays, irregularities, or other project risks that may affect the financial position of the project.
• Monitor compliance with approved project conditions, covenants and other technical requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project monitoring records, reports and documentation.
• Prepare periodic reports highlighting project progress, cost movements, risks and other agreed performance indicators.
• Coordinate monthly project and transaction status reports for management.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams and external professional service providers.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies, procedures, quality standards and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantity Surveying from a recognised institution.
• Professional qualification or progress towards professional registration with the relevant Quantity Surveying professional body will be an added advantage.
• Membership of a recognised professional body in Quantity Surveying will be an advantage.
• Additional training in construction project management, cost management, property development or financial/project risk assessment would be desirable.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and familiarity with construction measurement, costing and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, Bills of Quantities, project costing and construction monitoring processes.
• 3–5 years’ relevant experience in Quantity Surveying, construction cost management, project monitoring or a related environment.
• Experience in building finance, property development, construction lending, project monitoring or financial institution environments will be an added advantage.
• Demonstrable experience conducting construction site inspections and preparing technical/project monitoring reports.
• Experience reviewing construction documentation, assessing project costs and monitoring progress against approved budgets and programmes.

End Date 7th October 2026