Senior Accountant - Nairobi

About the role

The Senior Accountant plays a key role in maintaining the organization's financial integrity by ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls and timely delivery of financial and management accounts. The role supports strategic decision-making through financial analysis and process improvement, collaborates across departments and guides junior team members.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, reconciliations and month-end and year-end closing.
• Prepare, review and analyse management accounts, financial statements, management reports and variance analyses.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting standards, tax regulations and internal financial policies.
• Coordinate external audits and act as the main liaison for auditors, tax consultants and regulators.
• Monitor budgeting, forecasting and cash flow management, giving insights and recommendations.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies and financial procedures.
• Support, guide and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and give accounting guidance on new projects and initiatives.
• Issue P&L statements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• CPA or equivalent professional certification.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including management accounts and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reporting standards and local tax regulations.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills, with high integrity and attention to detail.

Required skills

• Proficiency in accounting software
• Advanced MS Excel