Senior Accountant

Tire World Ltd is East Africa’s leading automotive parts and tyres distributor, operating our own Performance Retail Centres and representing world-renowned brands such as Maxxis Tyres, CST Tyres, Eurol Lubricants, Corghi Garage Equipment, and Veltrio auto glass. We are committed to excellence, innovation, and professional growth.

We are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to lead our general ledger, financial reporting, and compliance functions while mentoring junior staff. This is a pivotal leadership role for a finance professional who thrives on investigating complex discrepancies, ensuring seamless tax and statutory compliance, and driving accurate financial insights within an ERP-driven environment.

If you possess sharp analytical skills, technical precision, and a passion for data-driven decision-making, this is your opportunity to make a real impact in a dynamic and growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end preparation of timely financial statements and variance analysis.
• Oversee general ledger functions, including reconciliations and month-end close activities.
• Ensure full compliance with tax and statutory requirements across all operations.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and provide actionable financial recommendations to management.
• Coordinate robust internal and external audit processes.
• Investigate and resolve complex accounting discrepancies with accuracy and efficiency.
• Mentor, guide, and support junior accounting staff to build a high-performing team.
• Leverage ERP systems to improve reporting quality, controls, and operational efficiency.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (BA/BSc/HND).
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is strongly preferred.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, and compliance.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Strong understanding of tax regulations, statutory compliance, and audit processes.

How to Apply: Qualified candidates should send their CV to [email protected] by 21st August 2026, with the subject line: Application for Senior Accountant.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (BA/BSc/HND)
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is strongly preferred
• Proven experience in financial reporting, general ledger management, and statutory compliance
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop junior accounting staff
• Advanced knowledge of ERP systems and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong understanding of tax regulations, statutory compliance, and audit processes

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end preparation of timely financial statements and variance analysis
• Oversee general ledger functions, including reconciliations and month-end close activities
• Ensure full compliance with tax and statutory requirements across all operations
• Manage cash flow forecasting and provide actionable financial recommendations to management
• Coordinate robust internal and external audit processes
• Investigate and resolve complex accounting discrepancies with accuracy and efficiency
• Mentor, guide, and support junior accounting staff to build a high-performing team
• Leverage ERP systems to improve reporting quality, controls, and operational efficiency

Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience