SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting & Reporting

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with statutory and company requirements.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Monitor general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and fixed asset register.
• Lead external audits and ensure timely submission of audit schedules.

Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Coordinate and consolidate the annual budgeting process.
• Monitor performance against budget and provide variance analysis reports.
• Provide financial forecasts to guide operational and strategic decision-making.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

• Manage the company’s cash flow, banking relationships, and liquidity planning.
• Ensure timely payments of statutory deductions and supplier obligations.
• Optimize working capital, including receivables and payables management.

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure compliance with tax regulations (VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, etc.).
• Establish and monitor internal controls to protect company assets and reduce risk.
• Coordinate risk assessments and ensure policy adherence.

Procurement & Inventory Oversight

• Oversee procurement transactions to ensure cost-effectiveness and supplier compliance.
• Work closely with stores and logistics teams to ensure proper inventory accounting.
• Analyze supplier performance and support contract management.

IT & Systems Support

• Support the integration of accounting systems and business process automation.
• Liaise with IT support to ensure financial systems are accurate, secure, and efficient.
• Drive data integrity and digital financial reporting tools.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• Degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or related field or CPA K
• Minimum 5–7 years of accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior-level role within the FMCG sector
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (Advanced level)
• Strong analytical, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent knowledge of tax laws, IFRS, and Kenyan financial regulations

HOW TO APPLY

• If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
• Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.