Accounts Clerk at Powerstar Supermarket

Accounts Clerk at Powerstar Supermarket – Powerstar Supermarket Kenya Job Details

About the Role

Powerstar Supermarket is recruiting an Accounts Clerk for a full-time position based in Kenya. This role sits at the centre of the retail operation, managing the daily financial transactions, supplier relationships, and compliance obligations that keep a supermarket running smoothly. You will work in a branch-level accounting function, supporting POS reconciliation, vendor payments, inventory tracking, and statutory filing within a structured FMCG retail environment.

The Accounts Clerk at Powerstar Supermarket is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, investigating discrepancies, and ensuring all cash handling meets regulatory standards. This is not a back-office role—you will interact regularly with store staff, suppliers, and management, and your accuracy directly impacts the branch’s financial health and audit readiness.

Key Responsibilities

• Reconcile point-of-sale collections against system-generated reports on a daily basis and investigate any cashier shortages or overages promptly.
• Process supplier invoices in high volume across FMCG and fresh produce categories, then reconcile vendor statements to ensure timely payment and dispute resolution.
• Support periodic stock-take exercises and conduct investigations into inventory variances identified during counting exercises.
• Manage petty cash disbursements at branch level and maintain accurate, current records of all transactions.
• Assist in preparing statutory returns required by KRA, NSSF, and NHIF, ensuring compliance with filing deadlines.
• Organize and maintain both physical and digital filing systems to enable quick document retrieval during internal and external audits.

Requirements & Qualifications

• CPA Part II certification as a minimum professional qualification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a closely related field (highly desirable).
• Demonstrated experience working in a supermarket, retail chain, or FMCG supply environment.
• Proficiency in retail accounting software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Ability to spot invoice discrepancies and reconciliation errors through keen attention to detail and strong numerical reasoning.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for liaison with suppliers, store staff, and management.
• High integrity and trustworthiness when handling cash, financial data, and sensitive records.
• Capability to prioritize multiple daily tasks and meet strict month-end deadlines under pressure.

What to Expect

• A branch-based accounting role in a retail supermarket setting where accuracy and timeliness are non-negotiable.
• Regular interaction with POS systems, supplier teams, and store management requiring strong organisational and communication skills.
• Responsibility for cash handling, invoice processing, and compliance documentation that directly supports the branch’s financial standing and audit outcomes.
• This Accounts Clerk at Powerstar Supermarket position in Kenya is open to qualified candidates. Click Apply below to submit your application.