Accounts Clerk – Payables (Trainee). [Openings: 2]

Finance & Accounting

K sh 52,000 – 75,000 gross / month

Openings: 2 Location: Nairobi – Industrial Area (Enterprise Rd / Likoni Ln) Overview: AP work looks simple from the outside: match the invoice, tick the boxes, move it along, but anyone who’s touched real supplier paperwork knows it’s a minefield of tiny traps. You’ll be stepping straight into that reality, where accuracy isn’t a preference; it’s the only way the numbers add up without drama. Each invoice you touch will force a bit of discipline: confirming the PO and GRN actually agree, spotting the VAT quirks suppliers sometimes slip in, and making sure every figure lines up before it ever reaches the payment list. The finance team you’ll be supporting runs on clean documentation and zero surprises, so sloppiness doesn’t stand a chance here. Approvals, vouchers, and payment batches become part of your daily tempo. You’ll learn quickly that routing a document properly can save days of delay and that poor filing can ruin an audit faster than any math error. It’s work that rewards sharp eyes and a healthy respect for process. Then there’s the supplier side: updating statements, confirming balances, and responding to simple queries with clarity. Nothing glamorous, but essential if you want relationships to stay smooth and reconciliations to stop feeling like detective work. If you like the idea of catching issues before they explode, enforcing structure where others get careless, and building real finance muscle from the ground up, this trainee role gives you exactly that, no fluff, no shortcuts, just solid AP foundations. Key Responsibilities: - Match invoices to POs/GRNs; check math & tax. - Route approvals; file vouchers; prepare payment lists. - Update supplier statements; answer simple queries. Education & Experience: - Diploma in Accounting/Finance; CPA Part I is an advantage. - 0–1 year; ERP exposure a plus. Skills: - Excel basics, numeracy, document hygiene. KPIs: - On-time posting, zero duplicate payments, and audit readiness. Compensation: KES 52,000–75,000 base. Client estimates. Offers vary with CPA progress and ERP familiarity; probation may start lower. Benefits: - Medical, lunch, exam study support. Growth Path: - AP Assistant → AP Officer → Accountant.