Senior Accountant at Summit Human Resource & Marketing Consultant

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  • Nairobi
  • KSh 50,000-100,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
  • Apply easily
Salary Budget: Ksh 65,000 + monthly BonusIndustry: Manufacturing and Distribution – Hygiene, Cleaning Detergents, Healthcare and Housekeeping SolutionsJob SummaryOur client is seeking to recruit a hands-on, highly practical, self-managed Senior Accountant / SME Finance Lead who can independently run the accounting function of the company in a lean but growing manufacturing and distribution environment.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe purpose of this role is to ensure that the company has a finance lead who can:
  • Maintain accurate and complete books of account
  • Reconcile all bank, cash, customer, supplier, tax and inventory records
  • Clean, structure and maintain historical and current accounting records
  • Ensure the company remains compliant with statutory and tax requirements
  • Maintain proper financial filing and data continuity
  • Submit timely management reports
  • Convert financial data into practical decision-making reports for a manufacturing and distribution business
  • Protect the company from revenue leakage, weak debtor control, poor expense allocation, and inaccurate stock costing
  • Support management with reliable financial information for operational and strategic planning
NON-NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENTSThe candidate must have the following as a minimum:
  • Strong hands-on QuickBooks experience
  • Practical experience posting and reconciling bank and cash transactions
  • Ability to work with historical accounting records and maintain continuity of financial data
  • Practical experience with accounts payable and supplier reconciliation
  • Practical experience with accounts receivable, debtor control, and credit account management
  • Demonstrated competence in withholding tax and VAT withholding reconciliation
  • Ability to manage core accounting responsibilities personally in a lean SME environment
  • Ability to produce reports from financial data for decision-making
  • High level of filing discipline, record accuracy, and accountability
  • Willingness to work full-time in-office and remain fully committed during working hours
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONThe ideal candidate will likely be someone who:
  • Has worked in an SME, owner-managed business, manufacturing business, distributor, or similar practical environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in account/finance related course
  • CPA certification or equivalent is required
  • Is execution-driven rather than theoretical
  • Is comfortable being accountable for results
  • Has managed multiple accounting functions personally
  • can handle complexity without needing constant support
  • Can translate numbers into action
  • Values stability, integrity , long-term growth, and disciplined work
Method of ApplicationInterested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: jobs@summithrmc.com using the position as subject of email.

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