SEZ Accountant Job Vision Plus

Job Title: SEZ Accountant

Date Posted: 21/07/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Employer: Vision Plus

Industry: Accounting

Salary: Open

Location: Kiambu

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 10/08/2026

Accounting Jobs, Vision Plus Jobs. Looking for an accounting job in Kenya? Vision Plus is hiring an SEZ Accountant skilled in SEZ regulatory compliance, tax administration, import/export financial accounting, and inventory controls.

About the Role

The SEZ Accountant is the custodian of all financial records, customs documentation, and regulatory compliance for SUT SEZ. This role carries end-to-end ownership of the entity’s books of accounts, import and export documentation, SEZ Authority (SEZA) reporting, duty and tax exemption administration, and inventory accounting within the Tatu City Special Economic Zone. The role holder ensures that SUT SEZ operates in full compliance with Kenya’s Special Economic Zones Act (2015), the East African Community Customs Management Act, and all KRA requirements — while maintaining accurate, timely, and audit-ready financial records that support the manufacturing operations of Vision Plus.

Key Measures of Performance

Financial Accuracy & Timeliness

• Monthly books closed within 5 working days of month-end.
• 100% on-time filing of all statutory returns (VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, NITA, Housing Levy).
• Zero material findings in external and internal audits.

SEZ Compliance & Reporting

• 100% on-time submission of quarterly and annual SEZA reports.
• Zero penalties or fines arising from customs or SEZ non-compliance.
• Accurate maintenance of duty exemption utilization records (variance < 2%).

Customs & Documentation

• Zero customs holds due to import/export documentation errors.
• Complete and accurate SEZ materials movement register at all times.

Inventory & Production Accounting

• Physical inventory count vs system variance within acceptable thresholds.
• Accurate BOM costing and production variance analysis completed monthly.

Key Responsibilities:

Day-to-Day Accounting & Financial Management (25%)

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date books of accounts for SUT SEZ in Zoho Books / Zoho Inventory.
• Process and record all financial transactions — purchases, sales, payments, receipts, journals, and inter-company transactions between SUT SEZ and KIL.
• Prepare monthly bank reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.
• Process supplier invoices, verify supporting documentation, and manage the payment cycle.
• Maintain the fixed asset register for all manufacturing plant and equipment within the SEZ.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements for SUT SEZ.
• Manage petty cash and ensure proper documentation and reconciliation.
• Ensure timely filing of all statutory returns — VAT, PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, NITA, and Housing Levy.

SEZ Compliance & Reporting (20%)

• Ensure full compliance with the Special Economic Zones Act, 2015 and the SEZ Regulations, 2016 (and subsequent amendments).
• Prepare and submit all periodic reports required by SEZA:Quarterly performance reportsAnnual returns and audited financial statements to SEZAInvestment and employment reportsProduction and output reportsCapital expenditure and technology transfer reports
• Monitor compliance with SEZ licence conditions — minimum investment thresholds, employment targets, and export obligations.
• Maintain records and documentation supporting all SEZ tax exemptions and incentives (corporate tax, VAT, customs duty, stamp duty).
• Liaise with SEZA officials during inspections, audits, and compliance reviews.
• Track and report on SEZ performance metrics as required by the regulator.
• Monitor changes to SEZ legislation and advise management on compliance implications.

Import & Export Documentation & Customs Compliance (25%)

• Prepare, review, and manage all import documentation for raw materials, components, and capital goods entering the SEZ:Import Declaration Forms (IDF) / Pre-Export Verification of Conformity (PVoC)Custom Entry forms (IM4, IM7, IM8 for SEZ imports)Bills of Lading / Airway Bills, Commercial Invoices, Packing Lists, Certificates of OriginKEBS import standardization marks (ISM) and exemption documentationPrepare and process export documentation for finished goods leaving the SEZ:Export Entry forms (EX1, EX2, EX3)Certificates of Origin (COMESA, EAC, AfCFTA)Domestic Purchase Certificates for goods moving from SEZ to domestic territoryDuty remission and exemption claim documentation
• Maintain the SEZ materials movement register (goods received, WIP, finished goods, scrap/waste, goods dispatched).
• Coordinate with customs clearing agents, shipping lines, freight forwarders, and KRA Customs.
• Ensure compliance with the EAC Customs Management Act and Regulations.
• Manage and reconcile duty exemption certificates and monitor utilization against approved allocations.
• Process and track all customs bonds and guarantees related to SEZ operations.
• Support implementation of the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) programme where applicable.

Tax & Incentive Administration (10%)

• Administer and document all SEZ fiscal incentives:Corporate Income Tax exemptions / reduced rates applicable to SEZ enterprisesVAT zero-rating and exemptions on goods and services consumed within the SEZCustoms duty and import VAT exemptions on raw materials, machinery, and capital equipmentStamp duty exemptions on instruments executed within the SEZWithholding tax exemptions where applicable
• Maintain proper documentation to support all tax exemption claims during KRA audits.
• Prepare and file SEZ-specific tax returns and declarations.
• Reconcile input VAT on SEZ imports versus output VAT on domestic sales and manage the reverse VAT mechanism.

Inventory & Production Accounting (10%)

• Maintain accurate inventory records for raw materials, semi-finished goods, and finished goods within the SEZ bonded area.
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