Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview),

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior/Chief Accountant to join our finance team.

Responsibilities or duties,

Financial Controls & Transaction Authorization

• Review and authorize petty cash vouchers in the system after posting by the Cashier and verification by the Finance Manager.
• Review and authorize bank receipt vouchers after posting by the Receivables Accountant and confirmation of banking.
• Review and authorize bank payment vouchers after processing by the Payables Accountant and approvals by relevant officers.
• Review and authorize depot cash imprest vouchers after posting and verification by management.
• Review and authorize expense vouchers after posting by the Payables Accountant.
• Review and post adjusting journal entries after verification and approval by the Finance Manager.

Taxation & Statutory Compliance

• Prepare and file indirect and direct taxes including VAT, instalment tax, final tax, standard levy, and other applicable returns.
• Ensure timely payment of all taxes and statutory obligations.

Month-End & Financial Reporting

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with full IFRS standards.
• Support monthly closing process and ensure timely closure of books.
• Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Support monthly closing process and ensure timely closure of books.
• Assist the Finance Manager in preparation and review of Trial Balance, management accounts, and financial reports.
• Ensure all reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.

Accounts Receivable & Credit Control

• Authorize credit notes with proper supporting documentation.
• Monitor debtors ageing reports and follow up overdue accounts.

Inventory Control

• Plan monthly stock takes in coordination with relevant departments.
• Participate in stock counts and ensure reconciliation of stock variances.
• Strengthen inventory control procedures.

Audit & Compliance

• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for external audits.
• Liaise with auditors during annual and interim audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.

Team Support & Leadership

• Supervise junior accounting staff and provide technical guidance.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and ERP controls.
• Deputize for the Finance Manager when required.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills),

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, or Commerce.
• Professional qualification such as CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent is mandatory.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel (Advanced level).
• High level of integrity, accuracy, and attention to detail.

Experience needed,

• Minimum 10 years’ of progressive experience in accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment with 4 years as a Senior Accountant

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes).

Interviews shall be conducted on roll in basis

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

• Review and authorize petty cash vouchers in the system after posting by the Cashier and verification by the Finance Manager.
• Review and authorize bank receipt vouchers after posting by the Receivables Accountant and confirmation of banking.
• Review and authorize bank payment vouchers after processing by the Payables Accountant and approvals by relevant officers.
• Review and authorize depot cash imprest vouchers after posting and verification by management.
• Review and authorize expense vouchers after posting by the Payables Accountant.
• Review and post adjusting journal entries after verification and approval by the Finance Manager.
• Prepare and file indirect and direct taxes including VAT, instalment tax, final tax, standard levy, and other applicable returns.
• Ensure timely payment of all taxes and statutory obligations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with full IFRS standards.
• Support monthly closing process and ensure timely closure of books.
• Ensure reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Support monthly closing process and ensure timely closure of books.
• Assist the Finance Manager in preparation and review of Trial Balance, management accounts, and financial reports.
• Ensure all reconciliations are completed accurately and on time.
• Authorize credit notes with proper supporting documentation.
• Monitor debtors ageing reports and follow up overdue accounts.
• Plan monthly stock takes in coordination with relevant departments.
• Participate in stock counts and ensure reconciliation of stock variances.
• Strengthen inventory control procedures.
• Prepare schedules and supporting documents for external audits.
• Liaise with auditors during annual and interim audits.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
• Supervise junior accounting staff and provide technical guidance.
• Support continuous improvement of finance processes and ERP controls.
• Deputize for the Finance Manager when required.

• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Advanced level)
• High level of integrity
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, or Commerce.
• Professional qualification such as CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent is mandatory.