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<div itemprop='title' style='display:none'>Senior Accountant </div>
<div itemprop='datePosted' style='display:none'>2025-10-02T10:58:00+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='name' style='display:none'>Swan Facilites Ltd</div>
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<div itemprop='employmentType' style='display:none'>FULL_TIME</div>
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<div itemprop='industry' style='display:none'>Professional Services</div>
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<div itemprop='validThrough' style='display:none'>2025-10-30T17:00:00+00:00</div>
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<div itemprop='applicantLocationRequirements' style='display:none'>Kenya</div>
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<div itemprop='description' style='display:none'><h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Description</span></h4>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Skill-Gap Solutions Ltd is a trusted HR consulting partner, providing end-to-end talent acquisition and HR advisory services across diverse industries in Kenya and the wider East African region. We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a fast-growing and dynamic company, for the position of Senior Accountant.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The incumbent will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, deliver timely and accurate financial reports, ensure statutory and tax compliance, strengthen internal controls. This is a hands-on senior role that combines technical accounting, process ownership, and business partnering to support strategic decision-making.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><strong>Key Responsibilities.</strong></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Financial Reporting &amp; Compliance</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare, review, and finalise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and statutory requirements.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate journal postings and reconciliations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Produce management accounts with analysis, commentary, and actionable insights.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure timely and accurate filing of statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, Corporate Tax, NSSF, NHIF, Withholding Tax, etc.).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Liaise with KRA and tax advisors to resolve queries and avoid penalties.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate internal and external audits, prepare audit schedules, and implement audit recommendations.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Accounting Operations &amp; Treasury</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll interface, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor cashflow, prepare forecasts, and flag liquidity issues to management.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage and update the fixed assets register, ensuring correct depreciation schedules.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Supervise and mentor assistant, reviewing their work and promoting best practice.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stock &amp; Inventory Monitoring</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor stock levels, movement, and valuation to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Implement inventory control procedures in collaboration with inventory teams.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide management with reports on stock utilization, ageing, shrinkage, and wastage.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sales Receivables &amp; Credit Control</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee management of accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor customer credit limits with sales and enforce adherence to company credit policies.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reconcile receivables ledger with customer statements to ensure accuracy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Generate and review ageing analysis reports, escalating overdue accounts for action.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with the sales team to resolve disputes, credit notes, and payment delays.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide monthly receivables performance reports, including Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sales Analysis &amp; Reporting</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the sales department with financial insights into revenue performance.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyze sales trends, margins, and profitability across products, services, or channels.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare monthly and quarterly sales performance dashboards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide variance analysis of actual versus forecasted sales.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advise management on opportunities to improve sales efficiency and profitability.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Budgeting, Forecasting &amp; Advisory</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor budget utilization, provide variance reports, and recommend corrective actions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct financial analysis to support strategic projects, investments, and operational decisions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in cross-functional projects such as cost optimization, ERP upgrades, or new system implementation.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience (minimum)</strong></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum 5–7 years progressive accounting experience; at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience with IFRS application, Kenyan tax laws, and statutory reporting.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience preparing for and managing external audits.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Benefits package may include: medical insurance, pension contribution, performance bonus, annual leave, and professional development support.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Opportunities for career progression and professional certification support.</span></li>
</ul></div>
<div itemprop='responsibilities' style='display:none'>Financial Reporting & Compliance

Prepare, review, and finalise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and statutory requirements.
Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate journal postings and reconciliations.
Produce management accounts with analysis, commentary, and actionable insights.
Ensure timely and accurate filing of statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, Corporate Tax, NSSF, NHIF, Withholding Tax, etc.).
Liaise with KRA and tax advisors to resolve queries and avoid penalties.
Coordinate internal and external audits, prepare audit schedules, and implement audit recommendations.
Accounting Operations & Treasury

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll interface, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
Monitor cashflow, prepare forecasts, and flag liquidity issues to management.
Manage and update the fixed assets register, ensuring correct depreciation schedules.
Supervise and mentor assistant, reviewing their work and promoting best practice.
Stock & Inventory Monitoring

Monitor stock levels, movement, and valuation to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
Implement inventory control procedures in collaboration with inventory teams.
Provide management with reports on stock utilization, ageing, shrinkage, and wastage.
Sales Receivables & Credit Control

Oversee management of accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.
Monitor customer credit limits with sales and enforce adherence to company credit policies.
Reconcile receivables ledger with customer statements to ensure accuracy.
Generate and review ageing analysis reports, escalating overdue accounts for action.
Collaborate with the sales team to resolve disputes, credit notes, and payment delays.
Provide monthly receivables performance reports, including Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
Sales Analysis & Reporting

Support the sales department with financial insights into revenue performance.
Analyze sales trends, margins, and profitability across products, services, or channels.
Prepare monthly and quarterly sales performance dashboards.
Provide variance analysis of actual versus forecasted sales.
Advise management on opportunities to improve sales efficiency and profitability.
Budgeting, Forecasting & Advisory

Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
Monitor budget utilization, provide variance reports, and recommend corrective actions.
Conduct financial analysis to support strategic projects, investments, and operational decisions.
Participate in cross-functional projects such as cost optimization, ERP upgrades, or new system implementation.</div>
<div itemprop='skills' style='display:none'>Proven experience with IFRS application, Kenyan tax laws, and statutory reporting.
Experience preparing for and managing external audits.
Benefits package may include: medical insurance, pension contribution, performance bonus, annual leave, and professional development support.
Opportunities for career progression and professional certification support.</div>
<div itemprop='qualifications' style='display:none'>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory).
Minimum 5–7 years progressive accounting experience; at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.</div>
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<div itemprop='credentialCategory' style='display:none'>bachelor degree</div>
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<div itemprop='monthsOfExperience' style='display:none'>60</div>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Vacancy title:</strong><br />Senior Accountant </p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; color: #808080;'>[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Accounting & Finance]</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Jobs at:</strong><br />Swan Facilites Ltd</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Deadline of this Job:</strong><br />Thursday, October 30 2025</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Duty Station:</strong><br />Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>Summary</strong><br />Date Posted: Thursday, October 2 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed</p>
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<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'><strong>JOB DETAILS:</strong><br /><h4><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Description</span></h4>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Skill-Gap Solutions Ltd is a trusted HR consulting partner, providing end-to-end talent acquisition and HR advisory services across diverse industries in Kenya and the wider East African region. We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a fast-growing and dynamic company, for the position of Senior Accountant.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">The incumbent will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, deliver timely and accurate financial reports, ensure statutory and tax compliance, strengthen internal controls. This is a hands-on senior role that combines technical accounting, process ownership, and business partnering to support strategic decision-making.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><strong>Key Responsibilities.</strong></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Financial Reporting &amp; Compliance</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare, review, and finalise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and statutory requirements.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate journal postings and reconciliations.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Produce management accounts with analysis, commentary, and actionable insights.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Ensure timely and accurate filing of statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, Corporate Tax, NSSF, NHIF, Withholding Tax, etc.).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Liaise with KRA and tax advisors to resolve queries and avoid penalties.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Coordinate internal and external audits, prepare audit schedules, and implement audit recommendations.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Accounting Operations &amp; Treasury</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll interface, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor cashflow, prepare forecasts, and flag liquidity issues to management.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Manage and update the fixed assets register, ensuring correct depreciation schedules.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Supervise and mentor assistant, reviewing their work and promoting best practice.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Stock &amp; Inventory Monitoring</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor stock levels, movement, and valuation to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Implement inventory control procedures in collaboration with inventory teams.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide management with reports on stock utilization, ageing, shrinkage, and wastage.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sales Receivables &amp; Credit Control</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Oversee management of accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor customer credit limits with sales and enforce adherence to company credit policies.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Reconcile receivables ledger with customer statements to ensure accuracy.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Generate and review ageing analysis reports, escalating overdue accounts for action.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Collaborate with the sales team to resolve disputes, credit notes, and payment delays.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide monthly receivables performance reports, including Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sales Analysis &amp; Reporting</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the sales department with financial insights into revenue performance.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Analyze sales trends, margins, and profitability across products, services, or channels.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Prepare monthly and quarterly sales performance dashboards.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provide variance analysis of actual versus forecasted sales.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Advise management on opportunities to improve sales efficiency and profitability.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Budgeting, Forecasting &amp; Advisory</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Monitor budget utilization, provide variance reports, and recommend corrective actions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Conduct financial analysis to support strategic projects, investments, and operational decisions.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participate in cross-functional projects such as cost optimization, ERP upgrades, or new system implementation.</span></li>
</ul>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><strong><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience (minimum)</strong></strong></span></p>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Minimum 5–7 years progressive accounting experience; at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Proven experience with IFRS application, Kenyan tax laws, and statutory reporting.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience preparing for and managing external audits.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Benefits package may include: medical insurance, pension contribution, performance bonus, annual leave, and professional development support.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Opportunities for career progression and professional certification support.</span></li>
</ul></p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Work Hours: 8</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Experience in Months: 60</p>
<p style='font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;'>Level of Education: bachelor degree</p>
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