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Senior Project Accountant
2026-03-25T12:48:19+00:00
Career Options Africa Group
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Accounting & Finance,Business Operations,Management
KES
MONTH
2026-04-14T17:00:00+00:00
8

Key Deliverables

  • Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and financial forecasting
  • Prepare and monitor project cash flow and financial performance
  • Oversee payroll processing for project staff and ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable related to projects
  • Review and approve contractor invoices and payment certificates
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting (weekly, monthly, and project-based)
  • Monitor project costs and identify variances and cost-saving opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and company policies
  • Support procurement and contract financial management
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
  • Liaise with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders
  • Provide financial insights and reports to senior management

Professional Qualifications

  • Industry Qualification
  • Finance, Accounting And Assurance Services
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA / ACCA qualification (preferred or in progress)
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments
  • Strong experience in project accounting, payroll, and financial management
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)
  • Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
  • Strong understanding of cost control and budgeting
  • Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and financial forecasting
  • Prepare and monitor project cash flow and financial performance
  • Oversee payroll processing for project staff and ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable related to projects
  • Review and approve contractor invoices and payment certificates
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting (weekly, monthly, and project-based)
  • Monitor project costs and identify variances and cost-saving opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and company policies
  • Support procurement and contract financial management
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
  • Liaise with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders
  • Provide financial insights and reports to senior management
  • Project accounting
  • Payroll processing
  • Financial management
  • Accounting software (Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)
  • Advanced Excel
  • Financial reporting
  • Cost control
  • Budgeting
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA / ACCA qualification (preferred or in progress)
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments
bachelor degree
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Vacancy title:
Senior Project Accountant

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

Jobs at:
Career Options Africa Group

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, April 14 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 25 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Key Deliverables

  • Manage project budgets, cost tracking, and financial forecasting
  • Prepare and monitor project cash flow and financial performance
  • Oversee payroll processing for project staff and ensure accuracy and compliance
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable related to projects
  • Review and approve contractor invoices and payment certificates
  • Ensure accurate financial reporting (weekly, monthly, and project-based)
  • Monitor project costs and identify variances and cost-saving opportunities
  • Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax requirements, and company policies
  • Support procurement and contract financial management
  • Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
  • Liaise with auditors, banks, and external stakeholders
  • Provide financial insights and reports to senior management

Professional Qualifications

  • Industry Qualification
  • Finance, Accounting And Assurance Services
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA / ACCA qualification (preferred or in progress)
  • Minimum 7+ years of experience, preferably in construction or project-based environments
  • Strong experience in project accounting, payroll, and financial management
  • Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks, or similar)
  • Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
  • Strong understanding of cost control and budgeting

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Tuesday, April 14 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 25-03-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 25-03-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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