Job Title: Accountant

Company: Maesio Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Job Summary

Maesio Pharmaceuticals Ltd is seeking to recruit a highly competent and experienced Accountant to strengthen our financial management and regulatory compliance function. The ideal candidate must possess strong practical accounting skills, hands-on ERP system experience, and a solid understanding of Kenyan tax regulations and statutory compliance requirements.

This role is critical in ensuring accurate financial reporting, tax compliance, efficient cash flow management, and proper reconciliation of customer and supplier accounts within a fast-growing pharmaceutical distribution environment.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for statutory obligations including KRA compliance, VAT filings, PAYE processing, NSSF, NHIF, and other monthly statutory deductions, while maintaining accurate books of accounts and ensuring financial discipline across all company operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and timely filing of VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Corporate Tax, and other KRA returns

• Management of all statutory deductions (NSSF, NHIF, Housing Levy, etc.)

• Monthly reconciliation of customer accounts, supplier accounts, and bank statements

• Management of accounts receivable and accounts payable

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date books of accounts

• Generating financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements)

• Managing payroll processing and statutory remittances

• Monitoring tax compliance and responding to KRA queries where necessary

• Supporting audits and ensuring full regulatory compliance

• Working closely with management to improve financial controls and efficiency

• Ensuring proper ERP data integrity and system-based accounting accuracy

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA (K) or ACCA qualification (Completed or Finalist preferred)

• Minimum 3–5 years’ practical experience in a similar role

• Strong working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and KRA systems (iTax)

• Proven experience working with ERP accounting systems (Odoo experience is an added advantage)

• Strong reconciliation and financial analysis skills

• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Key Competencies

• Detail-oriented and highly organized

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under minimal supervision

• Strong understanding of compliance in regulated sectors (pharmaceutical experience is an added advantage)

• Practical, hands-on mindset — not theoretical accounting only

Why Join Maesio Pharmaceuticals Ltd?

Maesio Pharmaceuticals Ltd is a fast-growing healthcare supply company committed to strengthening healthcare delivery systems across East Africa. We operate in a dynamic, compliance-driven environment and are looking for professionals who value structure, accuracy, and accountability.