JOB TITLE

 

SENIOR ACCOUNTANT

NATURE OF JOB

FULL TIME

INDUSTRY

MANUFACTURING

SALARY

KSHS. 80,000

JOB LOCATION

MLOLONGO

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Accounting & Reporting

  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with IFRS/GAAP.
  • Ensure timely reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including banks, payables, receivables, and inventory.
  • Analyze financial data and provide insights to support management decision-making.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity by ensuring accurate posting of transactions.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Assist in developing annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
  • Monitor budget performance and variance analysis to ensure cost control and adherence to financial plans.
  • Provide recommendations for corrective actions where variances occur.

Accounts Payable & Receivable Management

  • Oversee invoicing, collections, and supplier payments to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Implement controls to manage credit limits, payment terms, and cash flow.
  • Support procurement and sales teams in resolving invoice discrepancies or payment delays.

Audit & Compliance

  • Coordinate both internal and external audits, ensuring timely availability of required documentation.
  • Enforce adherence to company financial policies, tax laws, and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Maintain compliance with relevant accounting standards, regulatory filings, and payroll obligations.

Team Supervision & Process Improvement

  • Supervise and mentor junior accountants, providing training and guidance for performance improvement.
  • Drive continuous improvement of accounting systems, workflows, and reporting tools.
  • Collaborate with IT and operations teams to automate and streamline finance functions.

Cash Flow & Treasury Management

  • Monitor daily cash positions and bank balances to ensure adequate liquidity.
  • Manage disbursements, petty cash, and fund transfers efficiently.
  • Prepare weekly and monthly cash flow forecasts.

Stakeholder & Management Support

  • Support management in financial planning, investment analysis, and cost optimization strategies.
  • Provide timely financial information to auditors, regulators, and senior leadership.

KEY REQUIREMENT SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional certification required
  • Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a busy or high-volume organization
  • Strong understanding of IFRS, tax laws, and financial regulations
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, QuickBooks, Oracle, or Odoo) and advanced Excel skills

 

HOW TO APPLY

  • If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
  • Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.