Accounts Clerk

 Job Description:

Job Title: Accounts Clerk – Retail Pharmacy

Location: Westlands, Nairobi, Kenya
Industry: Retail Pharmacy
Reports To: Director
Employment Type: Full-Time

Gross Salary: 25,000

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical, detail-oriented, and proactive Accounts Clerk to support the financial and inventory control operations of a fast-growing retail pharmacy.

This role is operationally critical. The successful candidate will ensure:

  • Accurate tracking of pharmaceutical inventory
  • Proper recording and reconciliation of supplier invoices and payments
  • Daily reconciliation of sales across multiple payment channels (MPESA, Card, Cash, Insurance, etc.)
  • Strong financial discipline and accountability within the pharmacy

The ideal candidate is smart, fast, organized, tech-savvy, and takes initiative without constant supervision.

Key Responsibilities

1. Inventory Accounting & Control

  • Record and verify all stock received against supplier invoices
  • Capture inventory data accurately into the system ( POS / inventory software)
  • Monitor daily stock movement and flag discrepancies immediately
  • Support daily restocking calculations and cost allocations
  • Conduct periodic physical stock counts and reconcile variances

2. Supplier Payments & Reconciliation

  • Maintain accurate supplier ledgers
  • Record supplier invoices and match them to delivery notes
  • Reconcile supplier statements against internal records
  • Track outstanding balances and due dates
  • Verify MPESA/bank payments against posted invoices
  • Ensure all supplier payments are properly documented and filed

3. Daily Sales Reconciliation

  • Reconcile daily sales from:
  • Cash
  • MPESA
  • Card payments
  • Insurance claims
  • Other digital payment platforms
  • Verify shift-based sales summaries
  • Match POS reports against actual collections
  • Investigate and report discrepancies immediately
  • Prepare daily sales summary reports

4. Financial Reporting & Documentation

  • Maintain organized financial records (physical and digital)
  • Support preparation of weekly and monthly reports
  • Assist in cash flow tracking
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation
  • Ensure compliance with tax and regulatory requirements where applicable

5. Internal Controls & Process Improvement

  • Identify financial leakages or inefficiencies
  • Propose improvements in inventory and payment processes
  • Ensure adherence to internal controls
  • Support automation initiatives where possible

Required Qualifications

  • Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Minimum 1 years experience in retail, pharmacy, supermarket, or FMCG accounting
  • Strong exposure to:
  • Inventory accounting
  • Supplier reconciliation
  • Cash handling controls
  • Experience using accounting software
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Familiarity with MPESA business statements reconciliation

Core Competencies

  • High attention to detail
  • Speed with accuracy
  • Strong analytical thinking
  • Integrity and financial discipline
  • Initiative and problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Strong documentation culture

Performance Indicators (KPIs)

  • 100% daily sales reconciliation accuracy
  • Zero unexplained stock variances
  • Timely supplier reconciliations
  • Clean audit trail
  • No untracked payments

Application Deadline;

Please send in your CV & cover letter before 3rd March 2026

  Required Skills:

Performance Indicators Data Inventory Support Analytical Thinking Pharmacy Accounting Software Calculations Operations Regulatory Requirements Cash Handling Compliance Internal Controls Salary Cash Flow Accountability Inventory Control Process Improvement Tax Retail Financial Reporting Attention To Detail Insurance Cash Automation Excel Payments Records Preparation Accounting Software Documentation Finance Business Sales