Senior Accountant

Role Overview

This accounting leadership role oversees core finance operations, from supplier payments and payroll to reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, and inventory accounting. Working closely with procurement, production, and operations, the role turns reliable financial information into practical guidance on costs, cash needs, business risks, and investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct accounts payable from request review through payment, checking that spending fits approved budgets and agreements and that each request has the required supporting documents, such as an ETR invoice, delivery note, goods received note, purchase order or contract, and requisition.
• Oversee payroll, statutory deductions, supplier account reconciliations, bank and loan reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and the upkeep of accrual, prepayment, and provision schedules.
• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting; review journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting schedules; and produce budget-to-actual analysis, cash flow forecasts, and management and board reports featuring trends, KPIs, and scenario-based projections.
• Manage timely statutory filings and payments, including VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, NSSF, SHA, and other applicable Kenyan tax obligations; serve as the key finance contact for complex matters involving KRA, auditors, banks, and regulators.
• Oversee inventory accounting and stock controls by reconciling system balances with physical stock reports, reviewing material use, wastage, work in progress, and finished goods, and coordinating stock takes and supplier issues with stores and procurement.
• Lead internal and external audit preparation, maintain organised supporting records, and address potential audit findings early.
• Guide and assess junior accounting staff, setting clear objectives and strengthening their capability in manufacturing finance and reporting.
• Improve financial controls and workflows, including automation, approval procedures, and segregation of duties; identify financial and operational risks and recommend suitable safeguards.
• Partner with procurement, production, and operations on cost analysis that can inform supplier discussions, pricing, and production efficiency, and assess proposed capital investments through ROI analysis.

Requirements & Qualifications

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related discipline is preferred.
• CPA IV, ACCA IV, or an equivalent professional accounting qualification is required.
• At least five years of progressive accounting experience, including a minimum of two years in a supervisory capacity.
• Hands-on experience with ERP or accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle.
• Strong working knowledge of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements, including VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, corporate tax, SHA, NSSF, and pension obligations.
• Experience preparing financial reports and supporting audits in a medium-sized or large organisation.