Senior Accountant

Are you a skilled accountant with strong experience in costing and manufacturing finance? We are seeking a Senior Accountant to join our Nairobi-based manufacturing team. This is a high-impact role overseeing financial operations, driving profitability, and partnering with production and operations teams to optimize cost performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly management accounts, financial statements, and variance reports.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Companies Act, and all relevant statutory regulations.

• Coordinate external audit processes and implement audit recommendations.

• Maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.

2. Costing, Variance Analysis & Margin Improvement

• Lead product costing, including raw materials, labour, and overhead allocation.

• Perform standard vs. actual cost variance analysis and investigate root causes.

• Identify cost-saving opportunities and work with operations to improve gross margins.

• Update bill of materials (BOMs) and routings in coordination with production teams.

3. Managing Receivables, Payables & Cash Flow

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable cycles to optimize working capital.

• Monitor aging reports, follow up on overdue customer accounts, and manage supplier payment schedules.

• Prepare cash flow forecasts and ensure sufficient liquidity for manufacturing operations.

4. Business Advisory & Financial Planning

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.

• Provide financial insights to management for pricing, make-or-buy decisions, and capital investments.

• Analyze profitability by product line, customer, or distribution channel.

5. Cross-Functional Support with Production & Operations

• Collaborate with production teams to track factory overheads and production efficiency.

• Participate in stock takes and inventory valuation (FIFO/weighted average).

• Liaise with procurement to monitor raw material price trends and supplier terms.

Key Requirements

Education & Certification

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.

• CPA (K) or ACCA – mandatory and fully certified.

Experience

• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong expertise in cost accounting and inventory management (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).

• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).

• Solid working knowledge of KRA VAT & tax compliance, including VAT returns, withholding tax, PAYE, and corporate tax.

Technical Competencies

• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, financial modelling).

• Understanding of manufacturing metrics (yield, scrap, efficiency, utilization).

• Familiarity with Kenyan tax laws and eTIMS requirements.

Personal Attributes

• Analytical thinker with keen attention to detail.

• Proactive problem solver who can challenge costs constructively.

• Strong communicator able to work cross-functionally with non-finance teams.

• High level of integrity and ethical standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive monthly salary of KES 200,000 – 250,000.

• Opportunity to directly influence profitability and operational efficiency.

• Exposure to ERP-driven manufacturing finance.