Job Opportunity: Accountant – Payables

Fracht Group Kenya is a leading logistics and freight forwarding company dedicated to providing exceptional services to clients across various industries. With a focus on innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, we are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our operations.

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Accountant – Accounts Payable to join our Finance team. The role is responsible for managing petty cash, verifying expense reports, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. The successful candidate will also collaborate closely with our Mombasa Branch to ensure smooth financial operations that support overall business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage creditors by ensuring timely follow-ups, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure all invoices are properly approved, received, recorded, and uploaded into both Operations and Finance systems.
• Prepare weekly payment plans and reports for management decision-making.
• Manage petty cash disbursements, posting, and reconciliations.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and maintain updated bank balances.
• Process and verify supplier invoices and payments in line with company policies.
• Manage staff imprests and advances, ensuring reconciliations are completed on time.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and proper filing systems.
• Support external audits by ensuring all financial records are up-to-date and reconciled.
• Perform any other ad hoc finance tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, or Accounting.
• Professional qualification in ACA/ACCA/CPA (minimum Level 2).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Oracle, Tally, or SAP (an added advantage).
• Knowledge of IFRS is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 3–4 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably within the Clearing and Forwarding industry.

Personal Attributes

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A team player with good organizational skills.
• Proactive, disciplined, and able to work under minimal supervision.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

How to Apply

Kindly send your updated resume and application letter in PDF format, clearly indicating the position you are applying for in the subject line, to: careers@ke.fracht.com Application Deadline: 26th September 2025

Note: Fracht Kenya Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.