Senior Accountant- Logistics

Nairobi - Kenya

Monthly Salary: KES 100000 - 150000

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the company

Our client is a leading importer and logistics solutions provider with a strong national footprint connecting global brands to regional markets through efficient supply chain operations. The organization partners with several multinational brands and is recognized for its commitment to operational excellence reliability and integrity.

They pride themselves on driving continuous improvement fostering innovation and empowering their people to deliver exceptional results across distribution warehousing and import management.

Job Overview

Our client is seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead accounting operations and ensure the integrity of financial management across all business functions. The role involves overseeing financial reporting compliance and control processes while providing analytical insights that support business performance and growth. The successful candidate will act as a key advisor to management on matters of cost efficiency financial planning and process optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes ensuring accuracy and completeness of all reconciliations.
Manage statutory and tax compliance including VAT PAYE NSSF NHIF and Withholding Tax returns.
Coordinate and support both internal and external audits ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
Develop and monitor annual budgets forecasts and financial performance analyses to guide management decisions.
Maintain and enhance internal financial controls and processes to strengthen operational efficiency.
Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and financial risks.
Supervise mentor and evaluate accounting staff to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with department heads and senior management to support strategic planning and financial decision-making.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related discipline.

CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification (ACCA or similar) required.

Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience must be within logistics import/export FMCG or manufacturing industries.

Strong knowledge of IFRS financial reporting and local tax compliance.

Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and advanced Excel skills.

Excellent analytical organizational and problem-solving capabilities.

Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

High level of integrity confidentiality and professional judgment.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to share their resume to or apply directly through our company note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Benefits

Required Skills:

Qualifications: Degree in sales and marketing 2-4 years of relevant experience Key Skills: Communication Analytical Networking Negotiation Customer care Computer literacy

Required Education:

Bachelor of Commerce (accounting/finance option)

About the companyOur client is a leading importer and logistics solutions provider with a strong national footprint connecting global brands to regional markets through efficient supply chain operations. The organization partners with several multinational brands and is recognized for its commitment...

About the company

They pride themselves on driving continuous improvement fostering innovation and empowering their people to deliver exceptional results across distribution warehousing and import management.

Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

Prepare accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS and internal policies.
Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes ensuring accuracy and completeness of all reconciliations.
Manage statutory and tax compliance including VAT PAYE NSSF NHIF and Withholding Tax returns.
Coordinate and support both internal and external audits ensuring adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
Develop and monitor annual budgets forecasts and financial performance analyses to guide management decisions.
Maintain and enhance internal financial controls and processes to strengthen operational efficiency.
Conduct variance and trend analyses to identify cost-saving opportunities and financial risks.
Supervise mentor and evaluate accounting staff to ensure high performance and continuous improvement.
Collaborate with department heads and senior management to support strategic planning and financial decision-making.