The Role
Leads accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, audits, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, general ledger postings, and payroll. The role prepares financial statements for senior management, ensures regulatory and accounting compliance, supervises finance processes, and manages accounting staff in a fast-paced environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
Job Title: Senior Accountant
Location: Nairobi
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview: We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to lead our accounting department. This critical role demands a strong leader with extensive experience in accounting within fast-paced, dynamic environments, and expertise in Zoho Books. The Senior Accountant will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, audits, financial reporting, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Receivables: Manage and oversee accounts receivable processes to ensure timely and accurate collection of outstanding invoices.
• Payables: Supervise accounts payable functions to ensure accurate and timely payment to vendors and suppliers.
• Audit: Coordinate and manage internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and accounting standards.
• Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports and statements to senior management, providing insights into financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Bank Reconciliations: Conduct regular bank reconciliations to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records.
• Overview Postings: Review and oversee general ledger postings to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting principles.
• Payroll: Manage payroll processes, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for employees.
Requirements
Requirements:
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce (B.Com) with a focus on Finance or Accounting from a recognized public university.
• Professional Certification: Must hold CPAK (Certified Public Accountant of Kenya) certification.
• Experience: 5 - 7 years in substantial finance positions within fast-paced, dynamic environments, with a minimum of 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• Skills: Proficiency in Zoho Books and strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Personal Attributes: A firm and decisive individual with excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Commerce with a focus on Finance or Accounting from a recognized public university
- CPAK Certified Public Accountant of Kenya certification
- 5–7 years of experience in substantial finance positions
- At least 3 years of experience in a managerial capacity
- Proficiency in Zoho Books
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
- Leadership, organizational, and communication skills
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