Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and management accounts.
• Review general ledger accounts, reconciliations, journals, accruals, provisions, and financial transactions.
• Ensure timely and accurate bank, supplier, customer, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial analysis.
• Review accounting records and identify discrepancies, control weaknesses, and areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Kenyan accounting, tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements.
• Support preparation for internal and external audits and coordinate the provision of audit documentation.
• Review and strengthen financial controls, accounting procedures, and reporting processes.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to management and clients where required.
• Support implementation, improvement, or review of accounting systems and financial processes.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior accounting staff.
• Undertake financial and accounting assignments for clients and provide practical recommendations.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and schedules as required.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification is required.
• 4-5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with exposure to consulting or professional services.
• Strong knowledge of Financial Reporting, Taxation,  Accounting Principles, and Internal Controls.
• Practical understanding of Kenyan tax and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience in preparing management accounts and financial statements.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple assignments or clients.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and report-writing skills.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and professional judgement