Head Accountant

About the role

The Partnership Agency is hiring a Head Accountant in Nairobi to lead its financial operations. You will ensure accuracy and efficiency in accounting processes, prepare financial statements and reports, and support strategic decisions through financial analysis. The role sits within the manufacturing sector.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal policies and regulatory requirements, including fixed asset management
• Prepare monthly financial statements via general ledger reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations; maintain expense support documentation
• Monitor and analyse expenses across hubs, liaise with the Head of Finance on the annual budget, and handle tax computations and supplier payments
• Manage external contracts and invoices, maintain customer statements and reconcile monthly payments
• Keep financial controls and reporting mechanisms effective and compliant with tax laws
• Inform the team of statutory deduction changes (housing levy, NSSF, NHIF) and follow up with PaySpace support
• Prepare monthly manufacturing cost reports, monitor standard cost deviations and variances, and oversee production bill of materials and variances
• Implement material and transformation standard costs, prepare COGM and COGS reports, and review manufacturing GL postings
• Analyse cost and savings areas, prepare project costing and monthly cost matrix reports for management
• File monthly tax deductions, manage relationships with suppliers, banks and auditors, and coordinate the annual audit

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
• Professional accounting certification (CPA, ACCA)
• At least 5 years of experience in an accounting role, preferably in manufacturing
• Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing financial records and preparing accurate reports

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP systems, preferably Oracle
• MS Office, especially MS Excel
• Accounting software such as QuickBooks, SAP or Oracle
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations and standards (GAAP or IFRS)

What we offer

• Competitive salary aligned with market standards
• Opportunities for training and career development
• Working for a company making a tangible impact on environmental sustainability in Kenya and worldwide