Chief Accountant

Position: Senior Accountant / Accounting Supervisor (Manufacturing)

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee full-spectrum accounting and financial internal control processes, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), cash flow, and petty cash management.

Review and verify daily bookkeeping entries made by accountants to ensure accuracy and compliance with IFRS and local standards.

Prepare timely, accurate monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports, cost analyses, and management statements.

Manage end-to-end tax compliance via KRA iTax & e-TIMS (VAT, PAYE, WHT, Corporate Tax, and statutory deductions like NSSF/SHIF/NITA). Handle KRA queries and audits.

Manage manufacturing cost accounting: cost allocation, BOM verification, inventory valuation, and production wastage analysis; participate in physical stock takes.

Utilize ERP systems (Zoho Books / Odoo) and leverage AI tools to automate workflows, optimize data reporting, and boost team efficiency.

Lead and mentor a team of junior accountants/bookkeepers, fostering continuous professional development.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA (K) or ACCA qualification is required.

5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a manufacturing/factory environment.

Deep familiarity with Kenya Tax Laws, e-TIMS integration, and KRA compliance procedures.

Hands-on proficiency in Odoo or Zoho, Advanced Excel, and AI productivity tools.

Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills. Fluent in English (Swahili is a plus).