Senior Accountant(Indian)

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts and financial statements

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, KRA tax regulations, and company policies

• Coordinate and liaise with external auditors, KRA, and other regulatory bodies

• Monitor statutory payments: PAYE, VAT, NSSF, NHIF/SHA, Housing Levy

2. Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and bank reconciliations

• Review and approve journal entries, postings, and month-end close process

• Manage cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and cost control

• Ensure proper documentation and filing of all financial transactions

3. Accounting Software & Systems

• Must have hands-on experience in ALL accounting software including:

    - QuickBooks, Sage, Tally, Pastel, SAP, Oracle, Xero, ERP systems

• Maintain and optimize the accounting system for the cleaning business

• Train junior finance staff on use of accounting software and best practices

• Generate reports, dashboards, and automate processes to improve efficiency

4. Business Support

• Support pricing, costing for residential, commercial, and pest control jobs

• Analyze profitability by service line, client, and branch

• Provide financial advice to management for decision making

• Manage company budget and variance analysis

5. Internal Controls & Audit

• Develop and enforce internal controls and financial policies

• Ensure assets are safeguarded and fraud prevention measures are in place

• Review contracts, invoices, and payment schedules

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• ACCA Qualified or Finalist. CPA(K) is an added advantage

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

• Minimum 4-5 years experience as an Accountant, with 2 years at Senior level

• Proven experience in a service-based company is an advantage

• Expert in all accounting software: QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Xero, ERP, Advanced Excel

• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and KRA systems: iTax, KRA PIN, ETR

KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Technical: IFRS, VAT, PAYE, audit, budgeting, costing, reconciliations

• Software: Advanced Excel, QuickBooks, Sage, SAP, Xero, ERP, Payroll systems

• Analytical: Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills

• Leadership: Team management and mentoring junior staff

• Other: High integrity, attention to detail, good communication, ability to work under pressure