Senior Accountant
2026-05-20T17:36:15+00:00
CDL Human Resource
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Kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Accounting & Finance, Management, Restaurant & Hospitality, Sales & Retail, Business Operations
2026-05-27T17:00:00+00:00
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Role Summary
Our client is seeking a commercially driven and hands on Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations across our retail store and restaurant business. The role requires strong accounting, inventory, and business performance expertise, working closely with operational teams in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee full accounting operations (payables, receivables, banking, cash controls)
- Prepare accurate management accounts and financial reports
- Ensure compliance with IAS/IFRS and KRA regulations
- Oversee food and beverage costing and profitability analysis
- Support pricing, budgeting, and cost optimization
- Manage accounting team
- Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
- CPA (K) or ACCA – mandatory
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience, with at least 3 years’ experience in the retail, hospitality, or F&B industry.
- Strong experience in inventory-heavy environments
- ERP system experience required
- Strong understanding of IAS/IFRS and Kenyan tax regulations (KRA compliance)
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills
- Proficient in the use of Loyverse and Zoho Books
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial mindset
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Oversee full accounting operations (payables, receivables, banking, cash controls)
- Prepare accurate management accounts and financial reports
- Ensure compliance with IAS/IFRS and KRA regulations
- Oversee food and beverage costing and profitability analysis
- Support pricing, budgeting, and cost optimization
- Manage accounting team
- Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness
- Strong commercial mindset
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills
- Proficient in the use of Loyverse and Zoho Books
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
- CPA (K) or ACCA – mandatory
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience, with at least 3 years’ experience in the retail, hospitality, or F&B industry.
- Strong experience in inventory-heavy environments
- ERP system experience required
- Strong understanding of IAS/IFRS and Kenyan tax regulations (KRA compliance)
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Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Human Services, Category: Accounting & Finance, Management, Restaurant & Hospitality, Sales & Retail, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
CDL Human Resource
Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, May 27 2026
Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, May 20 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Role Summary
Our client is seeking a commercially driven and hands on Senior Accountant to oversee financial operations across our retail store and restaurant business. The role requires strong accounting, inventory, and business performance expertise, working closely with operational teams in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee full accounting operations (payables, receivables, banking, cash controls)
- Prepare accurate management accounts and financial reports
- Ensure compliance with IAS/IFRS and KRA regulations
- Oversee food and beverage costing and profitability analysis
- Support pricing, budgeting, and cost optimization
- Manage accounting team
- Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
- CPA (K) or ACCA – mandatory
- Minimum of 5–7 years of experience, with at least 3 years’ experience in the retail, hospitality, or F&B industry.
- Strong experience in inventory-heavy environments
- ERP system experience required
- Strong understanding of IAS/IFRS and Kenyan tax regulations (KRA compliance)
- Advanced Excel and analytical skills
- Proficient in the use of Loyverse and Zoho Books
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong commercial mindset
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Application Link:https://cdl.zohorecruit.com/jobs/Careers/743130000027459278/Senior-Accountant
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