Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
Private Company

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 15 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 is seeking to recruit a Senior Accountant.
Location: Nairobi

Key Responsibilities
-Provide strategic financial leadership aligned with the company’s goals and growth plans.
-Oversee financial operations including accounting, reporting, budgeting and audit coordination,
-Manage working capital, cash flow and receivables and payables to ensure smooth operations.
-Follow-up on recovery issues and schedule creditor payments on a weekly basis in accordance with forecasted cash flows.
-Lead the preparation of the institutional budget, in consultation with the Senior Leadership Team, ensuring that there is alignment with strategic objectives.
-Develop, implement, and monitor effective financial systems, policies, and controls.
-Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and management reports.
Manage tax planning, statutory returns, and ensure full compliance with regulatory and legal requirements.
-Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and financial institutions.
-Supervise the finance and accounting team to ensure accurate billing, payroll, and supplier payments.
- Champion the integration and optimization of financial systems (e.g. ERPs) for efficiency and data accuracy.

Requirements
1. Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
2. CPA (K) or equivalent professional accounting qualification is mandatory.
3. Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience, with at least 3 years in a senior finance role.
4. Solid knowledge of tax laws, IFRS, internal controls, and regulatory frameworks.
5. Proven leadership in financial planning, team management, and stakeholder engagement.
6. High integrity, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills.
7. Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
8. Excellent communication and report writing skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Qualified and interested? Send CV only to Jobs@jardinehr.co.ke by 15th October 2025

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