(R2R) Record to Report Senior Accountant (General Ledger, Fixed Assets & Inventory)

Company Details

Name:SGS
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Industry: Consulting
Description: SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: Not specified
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Accounting, Audit, Finance

Job Description

Role Overview

The R2R Senior Accountant manages the accuracy and timeliness of ledger, fixed asset, and inventory accounting for assigned business units. By overseeing month-end close activities, reconciliations, reporting, and audit support, this role helps maintain reliable financial records, effective controls, and service delivery against agreed targets. The Senior Accountant also guides junior R2R colleagues and works with stakeholders to resolve issues and improve accounting processes.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, review, and post journal entries for assigned affiliates, checking that entries are complete, accurate, and consistent with IFRS and applicable procedures.
  • Coordinate general ledger close tasks, including schedules, subledger feeds, closing-entry assessments, and communication of finalized trial balances.
  • Review account analyses and reconciliations, investigate variances, and follow through with relevant stakeholders to resolve outstanding items.
  • Maintain general ledger, fixed asset, and inventory records and modules, including related transactions, journal entries, and standard reports.
  • Support the integrity and completeness of financial data in collaboration with the Team Leader and business unit contacts.
  • Provide day-to-day guidance to R2R Accountants and help ensure their work meets accuracy and deadline requirements.
  • Prepare documentation and complete assigned activities for interim and annual audits, coordinating requests with the Team Leader.
  • Coordinate fixed asset verification with in-country teams and support inventory counts; identify and recommend improvements to processes and controls.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline; CPA qualification is an advantage.
  • At least six years of relevant professional accounting experience.
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger operations, financial systems, period-end close, and account reconciliation.
  • Sound understanding of IFRS and accounting principles, with practical experience in fixed asset and inventory accounting.
  • Experience across general ledger maintenance and close, fixed assets, inventory, intercompany accounting, and account analysis.
  • Understanding of internal controls and how they apply to financial operations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving ability, with careful attention to accuracy and deadlines.
  • Clear written and spoken English, effective stakeholder communication, and the flexibility to respond to changing priorities.

What We Offer / Why Join

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to shared-services accounting operations, support colleagues’ development, and help strengthen the accuracy, efficiency, and control of financial processes.

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