Financial Accountant – Inventory & Payables

Eat 'N' Go Limited is a leading food and beverage company operating multiple quick-service restaurant brands across Africa, including presence in Kenya and Nigeria. The company is committed to operational excellence, financial integrity, and delivering great experiences to customers across its store network.

• Receive, verify, and process supplier invoices in Navision, ensuring correct coding to cost centres and GL accounts.
• Ensure accurate accounting for applicable taxes on supplier invoices, including VAT, Withholding Tax, and other statutory deductions in line with KRA and FIRS requirements.
• Generate weekly supplier payment plans for review and approval by the Accounts Payables Manager.
• Process approved supplier payments in Navision and ensure timely settlement of outstanding creditors.
• Perform accurate reconciliation of all supplier accounts and bank accounts, resolving reconciling items promptly.
• Ensure correct accruals for services and goods received but not invoiced during month-end closure processes.
• Maintain and update the creditors ledger in Navision, keeping all supplier records accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with Procurement and Operations teams to ensure purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices are matched before processing (three-way match).
• Prepare and post landed cost entries for imported items in Navision, including freight, insurance, and customs duties.
• Process intercompany transactions accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support statutory audits and tax filings by providing accurate AP schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for Kenya and Nigeria entities.
• Create item codes and production bills of materials in Navision.
• Process stock movement instructions (Commissaries to Stores and Stores to Stores) and post transfer orders in Navision accurately and on time.
• Monitor and track inventory movements across all locations, ensuring records are accurately updated.
• Support monthly stock counts, cost analysis, inventory reporting, and audit processes.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (K) qualification or equivalent professional accounting certification.
• Proven experience in accounts payable, inventory accounting, and cost control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics Navision or a similar ERP system.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax regulations, including VAT and Withholding Tax (KRA compliance).
• Experience with three-way matching processes and supplier reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of inventory costing, stock management, and landed cost entries.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Procurement, Operations, Warehouse, Commissary, and Store teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Experience supporting audit processes and preparing supporting documentation.