Senior Accountant

We are seeking a highly competent and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations ensure regulatory compliance and support strategic financial decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical skills accuracy and leadership capability.

• Oversee and manage all day-to-day accounting operations including general ledger management accounts payable accounts receivable payroll coordination and financial reporting processes
  
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly quarterly and annual financial statements ensuring full compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal reporting requirements
  
• Ensure full compliance with tax statutory and regulatory obligations including timely preparation and submission of VAT PAYE corporate tax and other statutory filings
  
• Manage and perform bank reconciliations supplier and customer reconciliations and general ledger reconciliations ensuring all discrepancies are identified investigated and resolved promptly
  
• Maintain accurate and complete financial records ledgers and supporting documentation ensuring proper audit trails and adherence to internal controls
  
• Support and lead the budgeting and forecasting process including preparation of budgets monitoring performance against budgets and conducting variance analysis
  
• Provide financial analysis and insights to management to support decision-making including cost analysis revenue trends and profitability assessments
  
• Monitor and manage cash flow ensuring optimal utilization of funds and maintaining adequate liquidity for operational needs
  
• Develop implement and continuously improve accounting processes internal controls and financial systems to enhance efficiency accuracy and compliance
  
• Supervise guide and review the work of junior accounting staff ensuring accuracy timeliness and adherence to company policies and procedures
  
• Coordinate and manage internal and external audits including preparation of audit schedules responding to audit queries and ensuring timely resolution of audit findings
  
• Liaise with external stakeholders including auditors tax consultants banks and regulatory authorities on financial and compliance matters
  
• Ensure proper asset management and tracking including maintaining fixed asset registers depreciation schedules and periodic asset verification
  
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions ensuring timely invoicing collections and payments while maintaining strong cash management practices
  
• Identify financial risks and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity
  
• Support payroll validation processes by reviewing payroll reports statutory deductions and ensuring alignment with financial records
  
• Prepare and present management reports and financial summaries to senior leadership highlighting key financial performance indicators and areas of concern
  
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records for compliance audit readiness and ease of retrieval
  
• Perform any other finance and accounting-related duties as may be assigned from time to time in line with the role
  

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field
  
• CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification
  
• Minimum 5 years experience in a similar role
  
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and financial regulations
  
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Excel
  
• High level of integrity accuracy and accountability
  

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
  
• A dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.