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Senior Accountant
2026-05-20T17:36:15+00:00
CDL Human Resource
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FULL_TIME
Kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Human Services
Accounting & Finance, Management, Restaurant & Hospitality, Sales & Retail, Business Operations
KES
MONTH
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)
bachelor degree
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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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JOB DETAILS:

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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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, May 27 2026
Duty Station: Kenya | Nairobi
Posted: 20-05-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 20-05-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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