Assistant Management Accountant

📍 Location: Nairobi

📅 Deadline: August 2025

📚 Qualification: BA/BSc/HND in Accounting/Finance + CPA Part II/III or ACCA

💼 Experience: 2–4 years (construction/engineering/real estate preferred)

Job Purpose

To support the Management Accountant in providing accurate and timely financial and management information, aiding strategic decision-making and ensuring compliance with accounting standards across multi-disciplinary engineering, construction, and real estate projects.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Planning & Analysis

  • Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts.
  • Analyze financial performance and variances across business units (MEP, Civil, Solar, Real Estate, etc.).
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes.

Project Cost Control

  • Monitor project costs against budgets and forecasts.
  • Track expenditures on ongoing construction and engineering projects.
  • Work closely with project managers and engineers to validate cost allocations.

Reporting

  • Generate cost reports, profitability reports, and variance analyses.
  • Assist in producing board and investor reports for financial review.
  • Maintain project-wise P&Ls and cost breakdowns.

Compliance & Internal Controls

  • Support audits by preparing required documentation and reconciliations.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, tax regulations, and internal policies.
  • Help implement and maintain financial controls and procedures.

Accounts Reconciliation & Month-End Close

  • Perform bank, supplier, customer, and intercompany reconciliations.
  • Assist in month-end close procedures and journal entries.

Data Integrity & Systems

  • Maintain accuracy of financial records in the ERP/accounting system.
  • Assist with digital transformation efforts including automation and data migration.

Liaison & Coordination

  • Coordinate with Procurement, Stores, Project, and HR departments to track costs and financial data.
  • Communicate with external auditors, tax consultants, and regulatory bodies when necessary.

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA Part II or III, ACCA, or equivalent certification (in progress or completed).

Experience:

  • 2–4 years of relevant experience in construction, engineering, or real estate finance preferred.
  • Familiarity with project accounting and multi-sector cost tracking.

How to Apply

CLICK HERE TO APPLY (Application Link)