General information
Entity
"AGL (Africa Global Logistics) is the leading multimodal logistics operator (port, logistics, maritime and rail) in Africa. The company is now part of the MSC Group, a leading maritime and logistics company.
Thanks to its expertise developed over more than a century and to more than 23,000 employees in 49 countries, AGL provides its African and global customers with global, tailor-made and innovative logistics solutions, with the ambition of contributing to the transformation of Africa in a sustainable way.
AGL is also present in Haiti and Timor.
Are you looking for a rewarding experience in an international environment? Do you want to make an impact in a company that puts Africa at the heart of its project?
Reference number
NBO/0272/2025-8794
Job details
Division
Transport & Logistics
Function
FINANCE & AUDIT - ACCOUNTING
Position title
GENERAL ACCOUNTANT M/F
Type of contract
PERMANENT
Mission description
Based in Nairobi and reporting to the Financial COntroller,the candidate will be responsible for:-
1. Posting of general accounting Journals
• Prepare accounting journals
• Ensure journals are properly approved before booking
• Post approved journals in the accounting system
• Match general ledgers
2. Management of staff accounts
• Post staff account vouchers
• Regularly review outstanding staff balances and follow up for expense booking
• Prepare payroll deduction list where balance is outstanding for long
• Communicate outstanding balances with staff
• Matching staff account
• Follow up on staff final dues for payment
• Review staff airtime and fuel consumption to ensure no overutilization
3. Inter-company accounts management
• Analyse inter-company ledger balances
• Follow up on intercompany billings
• Prepare inter billing (418200) balance report
• Regular match off inter-billing accounts
• Follow up on disputes in inter-billing accounts
4. Bank reconciliations
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations
• Review and resolve reconciling items in bank reconciliations
• Liaise with Treasury to close outstanding items in the bank reconciliations
5. General duties
• Prepare and submit payroll by products. Eg Nssf, Nhif, AHL,NITA and other payroll related deductions
• Prepare and submit withholding taxes
• Support customer matching
• Support end month closing process
• Relieve senior accountants when on leave
Profile
1. Business Degree
2. CPA (K), ACCA, CFA or equivalent
3. W0rking knowledge of SAP
Job location
Job location
Africa, Kenya
City
NAIROBI
Applicant criteria
Education level
Bachelor or equivalent
Languages
ENGLISH (Fluent)
