Short-Term Accountant (Odoo Specialist)

This role suits a professional who enjoys variety and wants flexible, project-based work.

Assignments may include client bookkeeping, month-end and year-end support, clean-up of accounts, and Odoo setup and support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate books of accounts for assigned clients in Odoo
• Process sales, purchases, bank reconciliations and journal entries
• Prepare management accounts and financial statements
• Support month-end and year-end closing
• Assist with VAT, PAYE and other statutory returns through KRA iTax, and with eTIMS compliance
• Set up and configure Odoo accounting modules, charts of accounts and reports for clients
• Train client staff on Odoo where needed
• Clean up and correct historical records
• Document work clearly and meet agreed deadlines

Requirements

• CPA Part 2 qualification.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field is an added advantage
• At least 2-3 years of practical accounting experience, preferably in a practice or consulting environment
• Strong hands-on Odoo experience (accounting, invoicing, purchasing and reporting); eTIMS integration experience is a plus
• Good knowledge of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, Housing Levy)
• Strong attention to detail, integrity and confidentiality
• Able to work independently and deliver within tight timelines
• Open to short-term and project-based engagements