Background

Our client is a leading premium wine and spirits company catering to both retail and hospitality markets. With an expanding presence across retail outlets and restaurant operations, the organization is committed to operational excellence, robust financial management, and delivering an exceptional customer experience across all its channels.

Position Details

Position: Senior Accountant

Location: Nairobi

Reporting to: Financial Controller

Note

The candidate should be available to report immediately.

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

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Airtime Allowance
• Pension
• WIBA Plus

• 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

• 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