Year-End Accountant

About the Role

Our client a reputable CPA and Business Advisory Firm is seeking an experienced Year-End Accountant to join their team. The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing statutory financial statements annual tax computations and ensuring full year-end compliance for a portfolio of clients.

This is a specialist role focused on year-end financial reporting statutory compliance and tax preparation. It is not a bookkeeping management accounting or audit role.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare annual statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS for SMEs and Full IFRS where applicable.
• Review and adjust bookkeeping records prepared by clients or junior accountants to ensure accuracy before year-end reporting.
• Prepare annual corporate income tax computations and facilitate tax return submissions through the KRA iTax platform.
• Calculate capital allowances and apply relevant tax adjustments in compliance with Kenyan tax legislation.
• Prepare comprehensive year-end working paper files to support statutory financial statements and tax computations.
• Perform year-end reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts including PAYE VAT loan accounts fixed assets receivables payables and general ledger balances.
• Liaise with clients to resolve accounting queries and obtain information required for statutory reporting.
• Ensure all client assignments are completed accurately and within agreed timelines.
• Keep abreast of changes in IFRS tax legislation and regulatory requirements affecting clients.
• Support Partners and Managers in delivering high-quality year-end accounting and compliance services.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Commerce or a related field.
• CPA(K) qualification is mandatory.
• Active ICPAK membership is an added advantage.
• Minimum 3 years recent experience in a CPA or professional accounting firm.
• Demonstrated experience preparing statutory financial statements and annual tax computations for multiple clients.
• Strong knowledge of:
  • IFRS for SMEs and Full IFRS
  • Kenyan Tax Laws
  • KRA iTax
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks Sage Xero CaseWare or similar accounting systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical accounting knowledge.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple client assignments and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Professional integrity and commitment to confidentiality.

Must-Have Experience

Applicants must demonstrate recent hands-on experience in:

• Preparing annual statutory financial statements.
• Preparing annual corporate income tax computations and returns.
• Reviewing and correcting bookkeeping before year-end reporting.
• Preparing audit-ready working paper files.
• Performing year-end reconciliations and statutory compliance reviews.
• Managing multiple client year-end engagements within a CPA or professional accounting firm.