Senior Accountant – Nairobi, Kenya.

Our client a specialist integrated property investment company that develops, acquires and owns class-A industrial and logistics properties in principal cities across East Africa is seeking to recruit a Senior Accountant. Reporting to the Finance Manager and CFO, the Senior Accountant will be responsible for accounting, control, financial planning, and the preparation of monthly and annual reports. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of working experience with at least 2 years at a Senior Accountant role in a Mid-sized Company.

Key Responsibilities:

Maintaining the general ledger, performing month-end close procedures including reconciliations of Cash Book, Banks, Debtors and Creditors Statements.
Preparation of accurate monthly management reports with concise written commentary and variance analysis against budget.
Preparation of budgets and forecasts.
Preparation and submission of quarterly and annual returns and liaison with external auditors.
Managing financial systems, processes and internal controls throughout the company.
Preparation of supplier payments and processing of invoices.
Preparation of the payroll.
Petty cash management with a strict view of transparency and accountability.
Ensuring compliance with tax regulations, statutory requirements and other government regulations are compiled within the stipulated time.
Maintaining the company’s fixed assets register, acquisition of the assets recording and amortization and optimal usage.
Assisting with debt and hedging transactions.
Office procurement and a degree of office management.
Establishment and maintenance of good rapport with financial intermediaries, suppliers and other service providers.
Ensuring deadlines are met for all licenses and insurance bonds required for the Company.

Qualifications:

Relevant bachelor’s degree.
Must be an ACCA Finalist or CPA (K).
Must have experience working with Quick books or an ERP System.
Must have over 5 years of working experience with at least 2 years at a Senior Accountant role in a Mid-sized Company.
Must have excellent analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to work successfully under pressure.
Reals Estate experience would be preferred but is not essential.
Experience in financial modeling and planning is preferred but not essential.