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2025-10-08T11:48:22+00:00
STRATOSTAFF
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FULL_TIME
Kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Accounting & Finance
KES
MONTH
2025-10-22T17:00:00+00:00
Kenya
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Our client, a leading and innovative player in the floriculture export sector, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Accountant to lead its accounting function & budget operations. This role is pivotal in steering the accounting operations for the company, ensuring financial integrity, and driving process efficiencies.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The role holder will be responsible for

• Lead the Accounting Function

• Ensure Financial Integrity & Compliance

• Drive Process Improvement & Automation

• Strengthen Internal Controls S. Policies

• Provide Strategic Financial Insights

• Manage Stakeholder Relationships

• Support Budgeting & Forecasting

• Solve Complex Challenges

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Analytical S. Data-Focused Thinking

• Leadership & Team Management

• Flexibility & Problem-Solving Agility

• Attention to Detail & Accuracy

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Deadline-Driven & Results-Oriented


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA or similar professional qualification is highly preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team.

• Deep technical expertise in IFRS and Kenyan tax regulations.

• A track record of improving processes, implementing automation, and enhancing the quality of financial reporting.

• A flexible, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and solve diverse challenges as they arise.

• Lead the Accounting Function • Ensure Financial Integrity & Compliance • Drive Process Improvement & Automation • Strengthen Internal Controls S. Policies • Provide Strategic Financial Insights • Manage Stakeholder Relationships • Support Budgeting & Forecasting • Solve Complex Challenges KEY COMPETENCIES • Analytical S. Data-Focused Thinking • Leadership & Team Management • Flexibility & Problem-Solving Agility • Attention to Detail & Accuracy • Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication • Deadline-Driven & Results-Oriented
• Deep technical expertise in IFRS and Kenyan tax regulations. • A track record of improving processes, implementing automation, and enhancing the quality of financial reporting. • A flexible, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and solve diverse challenges as they arise.
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA or similar professional qualification is highly preferred. • Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team.
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Chief Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
STRATOSTAFF

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 22 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, October 8 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:


Our client, a leading and innovative player in the floriculture export sector, is seeking a strategic and hands-on Chief Accountant to lead its accounting function & budget operations. This role is pivotal in steering the accounting operations for the company, ensuring financial integrity, and driving process efficiencies.


ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The role holder will be responsible for

• Lead the Accounting Function

• Ensure Financial Integrity & Compliance

• Drive Process Improvement & Automation

• Strengthen Internal Controls S. Policies

• Provide Strategic Financial Insights

• Manage Stakeholder Relationships

• Support Budgeting & Forecasting

• Solve Complex Challenges

KEY COMPETENCIES
• Analytical S. Data-Focused Thinking

• Leadership & Team Management

• Flexibility & Problem-Solving Agility

• Attention to Detail & Accuracy

• Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Deadline-Driven & Results-Oriented


QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
• A Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. CPA or similar professional qualification is highly preferred.

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role managing a team.

• Deep technical expertise in IFRS and Kenyan tax regulations.

• A track record of improving processes, implementing automation, and enhancing the quality of financial reporting.

• A flexible, hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and solve diverse challenges as they arise.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 96

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Monday, October 22 2025
Duty Station: Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya
Posted: 08-10-2025
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 08-10-2025
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 08-10-2099
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