Branch Accountant

Role Overview




• At Victoria Homestore, every branch is a revenue engine—and the Branch Accountant is the control center that keeps it accurate, compliant, and efficient.


• We’re looking for a detail-obsessed, hands-on Branch Accountant who thrives in a fast-moving retail environment. This role goes beyond accounting—it’s about owning cash, stock accuracy, systems integrity, and operational discipline at branch level.


• You’ll ensure that what we sell, collect, and display is fully accounted for, correctly recorded, and operationally aligned.



Key Responsibilities


Cash Management & Reconciliation




• Monitor daily cash collections and ensure proper accountability


• Reconcile cash, M-Pesa, and bank deposits daily


• Ensure strict adherence to cash handling policies and controls


• Investigate and resolve any cash variances immediately



Stock & Inventory Accountability




• Ensure system vs physical stock = 100% alignment


• Monitor all stock movements (inbound, transfers, sales, returns)


• Support and lead regular stock counts and audits


• Flag and resolve discrepancies quickly with clear accountability



Damages Control (Minimize Losses, Maximize Value)




• Track damaged, missing, or misplaced stock


• Maintain a clear log and reporting structure for all incidents


• Work with operations to reduce damages and improve handling practices


• Ensure timely escalation and corrective action



Systems Compliance & Reporting (Clean Data, Clear Decisions)




• Ensure all transactions are accurately captured in ERP systems


• Maintain high data integrity across sales, stock, and finance records


• Generate daily, weekly, and monthly reports for branch performance


• Support audits with complete and accurate documentation



LMA – Leadership, Management & Accountability




• Lead and guide stock clerks and support teams on:


• Stock handling


• Cleanliness and organization


• Compliance standards


• Drive a culture of discipline, ownership, and accountability


• Collaborate closely with branch team to ensure smooth daily operations



Price Tickets & Product coding




• Ensure all products are:


• Correctly coded in the system


• Displayed with accurate and updated price tickets



Product Assembly & Display Readiness




• Oversee proper and safe assembly of furniture


• Ensure all items meet:


• Quality standards


• Display expectations


• Correct coding and tagging


• Confirm that the showroom floor is fully sellable at all times



Qualifications & Experience




• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Accounting, Finance, or related field


• CPA (Part 3 or above preferred)


• 2–4 years’ experience in retail accounting, stock control, or finance


• Experience working with ERP systems in a fast-paced environment



Key Skills




• Extreme attention to detail


• High integrity & accountability


• Strong operational mindset


• Problem-solving ability


• Leadership presence


• Discipline & consistency