Finance and accounting recruitment professional with experience placing mid-to-senior finance candidates across Kenya’s manufacturing and commercial sectors | Last updated: April 2026

A Nairobi-based employer is hiring an Accounts Payable Accountant offering a gross salary of KES 100,000–130,000 per month. The role is based across two locations — Nairobi and Muruka (Kandara Road) — and the application deadline is close of business, 23 April 2026. If you have 5 years in payables and manufacturing experience, this Accounts Payable Accountant Nairobi Kenya 2026 opportunity sits at the right compensation level for your profile.

About This Role

This is a hands-on, detail-critical accounts payable position within a manufacturing setup. You won’t be managing a team of junior accountants — you’ll be in the weeds of vendor management, invoice processing, reconciliations, and payment runs. The dual-location nature of the role (Nairobi and Muruka/Kandara Road) means flexibility and willingness to work across sites is non-negotiable.

The employer is recruiting through Stratum, a Kenyan HR and recruitment firm. The vacancy was sourced from their official communications.

Key Responsibilities

While a detailed JD hasn’t been published beyond the key requirements, an Accounts Payable Accountant role in a manufacturing environment at this experience and salary level typically covers:

• Processing and verifying supplier invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes
• Managing the full accounts payable cycle — from invoice receipt to payment approval and disbursement
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Maintaining an accurate and up-to-date creditors ledger
• Preparing payment runs — both local and international suppliers where applicable
• Ensuring all payments comply with company approval authorities and internal controls
• Supporting month-end and year-end closing activities related to payables
• Liaising with procurement, stores, and operations teams to resolve invoice or delivery queries
• Maintaining proper filing and documentation of all payment transactions for audit purposes
• Preparing ageing reports and providing analysis on outstanding payables to management

In a manufacturing environment specifically, you’ll also be dealing with high transaction volumes, raw material suppliers, and potentially multi-currency payables — so experience in that context matters.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from a recognised university
• CPA-K qualification — preferred, not optional if you want to be competitive
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setup — highly preferred and likely a shortlisting filter
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy — payables errors have direct cash flow consequences
• Familiarity with local accounting regulations and Kenyan tax principles (VAT, withholding tax)
• Proficiency in accounting systems (SAP, Sage, QuickBooks, or similar ERP) and Microsoft Excel

The manufacturing experience requirement is the most selective filter here. If your 5 years have been entirely in service, retail, or banking, you’ll face stiff competition from candidates who’ve worked in production or FMCG environments.

CPA-K holders can verify or update their membership status via ICPAK — ensure your practising certificate is current before you apply.

What They Offer

• Gross salary: KES 100,000–130,000 per month
• The range suggests negotiation room — candidates with a full CPA-K and strong manufacturing AP experience will likely anchor closer to 130K
• Additional benefits not specified in the advert — confirm during the interview process

How to Apply

Application email: careers@wearestratum.com Subject line: Payables Accountant (use this exact subject line — it’s specified) Deadline: Close of business, 23 April 2026

Application Deadline

23 April 2026 (COB) — this is an imminent deadline. Send your application today.

Documents Required

• Updated CV tailored to accounts payable — lead with your AP-specific experience, systems used, and transaction volumes handled
• No cover letter explicitly requested, but a brief introductory paragraph in your email body highlighting your manufacturing AP experience will differentiate you

State clearly in your email that you have manufacturing sector experience if you do — the hiring team is screening for that specifically.

About the Employer

This vacancy is being managed by Stratum, a Kenyan HR consultancy and recruitment firm that handles placements across finance, operations, and commercial functions for mid-to-large employers in Kenya. The end employer operates across Nairobi and Muruka (Kandara Road, Murang’a County), indicating a manufacturing or agro-processing business with both urban and upcountry operations. For more on Stratum, visit wearestratum.com.