Senior Accountant

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  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Job Title: Senior AccountantReports to: Finance ManagerDepartment: FinanceLocation: Head of Office (Nairobi, Kenya)JOB PURPOSEOur client, a leading fin-tech company, is seeking a Senior Accountant responsible for delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations in support of the Company’s payments, fin-tech, and revenue collection activities. The role ensures strong financial controls, reliable reporting, and efficient settlement processes across suppliers, merchants, counties, and regulatory stakeholders.The position plays a critical role in safeguarding financial integrity, supporting regulatory compliance (including Central Bank requirements where applicable), and strengthening operational efficiency within a high-volume transaction environment.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DELIVERABLESKey areas include:Accounts Payable: Overseeing supplier payments, ensuring proper approvals, and managing payable balances.General Ledger: Maintaining accurate financial records, posting transactions, and performing monthly reconciliations.Bank & Payment Reconciliations: Reconciling bank and settlement accounts and resolving discrepancies.Payroll & Compliance: Supporting payroll processing and ensuring timely statutory deductions and filings.Budgeting & Monitoring: Assisting with budgets and analyzing variances between actual and planned performance.Merchant Settlements: Managing and reconciling merchant and partner payments in a high-volume transaction environment.Reporting: Supporting management accounts and regulatory reporting, including compliance with relevant authorities.Audit & Records: Preparing for audits and maintaining organized financial documentation.Process Improvement: Enhancing financial systems, controls, and operational efficiency.RequirementsQUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
  • CPA (K) / ACCA or equivalent professional qualification (completed or finalist)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounting, preferably within fin-tech, payments, banking, or revenue collection environments
  • Strong experience in bank and settlement reconciliations
  • Working knowledge of Sage Evolution or similar ERP systems
  • Strong understanding of Kenyan tax and statutory compliance requirements
COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
  • Integrity and accountability
  • Ability to work under pressure in high-volume transaction environments
  • Strong organizational and documentation skills
  • Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration

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