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Senior Accountant
2026-08-26T15:24:08+00:00
Umma University
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Education
KES
MONTH
2026-09-04T17:00:00+00:00
8

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supervising accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial recording, reporting, and compliance with institutional financial policies and accounting standards. The position supports the Chief Accountant in overseeing financial accounting processes, maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring effective internal financial controls. The role contributes to sound financial management by ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts, compliance with statutory requirements, and accurate reporting of financial transactions.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;

Professional Qualifications / Membership

Certified Public Accountant (Part II and above); membership with a relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Relevant Work Experience

4 years' relevant experience in accounting or financial management, including 2+ years in a supervisory capacity.

  • Supervising accounting operations
  • Ensuring accurate financial recording, reporting, and compliance with institutional financial policies and accounting standards
  • Supporting the Chief Accountant in overseeing financial accounting processes
  • Maintaining financial records
  • Preparing financial reports
  • Ensuring effective internal financial controls
  • Ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts
  • Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
  • Accurate reporting of financial transactions
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Certified Public Accountant (Part II and above)
  • Membership with a relevant professional body is an added advantage
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Senior Accountant

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Education]

Jobs at:
Umma University

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, September 4 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, August 26 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Job Purpose

The Senior Accountant is responsible for supervising accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial recording, reporting, and compliance with institutional financial policies and accounting standards. The position supports the Chief Accountant in overseeing financial accounting processes, maintaining financial records, preparing financial reports, and ensuring effective internal financial controls. The role contributes to sound financial management by ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts, compliance with statutory requirements, and accurate reporting of financial transactions.

Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field;

Professional Qualifications / Membership

Certified Public Accountant (Part II and above); membership with a relevant professional body is an added advantage.

Relevant Work Experience

4 years' relevant experience in accounting or financial management, including 2+ years in a supervisory capacity.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their applications through the Umma University Job Portal (jobs.umma.ac.ke) and attach: (i) a detailed curriculum vitae; (ii) copies of academic and professional certificates; (iii) contact information for three (3) referees; and (iv) current salary/income details where applicable. Applicants should clearly indicate the position applied for.

Application Deadline: Friday, 4th September 2026, by close of business

Application Link: Click Here to Apply Now

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Friday, September 4 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 26-08-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 26-08-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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