Looking for remote work in Africa? Find it on workafro.com →
← All open jobs

Finance and Accounting · Full-time

Recruitment agency · Bridge Talent Group

Senior Accountant

Employer not disclosed by agency

NairobiSenior · Not statedDeadline not stated by agencyChecked 13 Nov 2026
Illustration of financial charts, a calculator and a laptop on a desk.

About this role

This plain-English summary was prepared by work.ke from the original advert. Confirm all details on the source before applying.

Role overview

A company in Nairobi is looking for a Senior Accountant to join their Finance & Accounts team. This full-time role suits someone with strong accounting skills and experience in managing various financial operations in a busy environment.

Read full role

What you will do

  • Prepare and issue customer invoices, record payments, and reconcile customer accounts.
  • Process supplier invoices and payments, and reconcile supplier statements.
  • Perform reconciliations for bank accounts, customers, suppliers, and the General Ledger, resolving any discrepancies.
  • Prepare and submit statutory tax obligations such as VAT, PAYE, and WHT.
  • Assist with payroll processing and statutory remittances.
  • Manage petty cash and keep accurate records.
  • Maintain inventory and stock records and support stock reconciliations.
  • Support month-end closing activities, including journal entries and financial report preparation.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Customer Service teams to resolve billing and finance queries.
  • Provide accurate financial records and documentation during tax and statutory audits.

Requirements

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
  • CPA qualification or progress towards CPA is preferred.
  • Have at least five years of accounting experience, ideally in a dynamic commercial setting.
  • Be experienced in managing both Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.
  • Understand Kenyan tax laws and statutory compliance well.
  • Be familiar with preparing and filing VAT, PAYE, WHT, and other statutory reconciliations.
  • Have experience reconciling M-Pesa and bank payments.
  • Be proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
  • Experience with payroll, petty cash, and inventory management is an advantage.

How to apply

Send your application through the employer's official contact before the closing date. The employer has not published a closing date.

View advert & apply