Senior Accountant

Key Responsibilities

A.    Financial Management & Reporting

·       Prepare and present daily, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements

·       Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records

·       Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections

·       Provide financial analysis to support management decisions

B.     Cost Accounting & Inventory Control

·       Establish and maintain product costing systems

·       Monitor production costs, margins, wastage, and variances

·       Oversee inventory valuation, stock counts, and reconciliations

·       Recommend cost-reduction and efficiency initiatives

C.     Taxation & Statutory Compliance

·       Ensure timely filing and compliance with VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, Standard Levy, Corporate Tax

·       Prepare schedules and documentation for audits

·       Liaise with auditors, banks, KRA, and other regulatory bodies

·       Internal Controls & Risk Management

·       Establish and enforce financial controls and approval processes

·       Oversee bank, cash, and M-Pesa reconciliations

·       Ensure segregation of duties within the finance function

 5. Payroll Administration

·       Process salaries, benefits, wages and statutory deductions.

·       File payroll statutory obligations (e.g. PAYE, NSSF, SHIF, NITA)

·       Ensure compliance with labor laws and reporting obligations.

·       Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in employee compensation.

D.    Team Leadership

·       Supervise, mentor, and train the Accounts Intern.

·       Review junior staff work for accuracy and completeness.