Senior Accountant

Employer: Skyline Sacco Ltd | Job Location: Eldama Ravine

Key Duties and Responsibilities

· Support the planning, coordination, and execution of the SACCO’s financial functions and finance-related projects.

· Prepare accurate and timely financial statements, management reports, forecasts, and analyses.

· Draft and support preparation of budgets, income statements, tax returns, and statutory reports required by regulatory authorities.

· Identify, manage, and monitor financial risks associated with the SACCO’s operations and investments.

· Support setting and monitoring of short-term and long-term financial objectives through defined performance targets.

· Compile financial reports and supervise month-end and year-end closing processes.

· Track financial performance through KPIs, metrics, and variance analysis for the Finance Department.

· Evaluate financial performance and assess returns on investments and asset utilisation.

· Support staff training on financial policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.

· Administer and review the Society’s accounting policies and procedures.

· Ensure compliance with applicable statutory, legal, social, and regulatory requirements, including SASRA guidelines.

· Benchmark market trends in the finance sector and prepare periodic analytical reports.

· Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all financial accounts.

· Liaise with other departments to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial information and reports.

· Support prudent financial management and investment decisions through application of sound financial policies.

· Prepare and implement the Finance Department’s annual work plan.

· Supervise accountants and finance support staff.

· Perform any other duties as may be assigned by Management.

Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field, with CPA (K) qualification and membership with ICPAK.

· 3-4 years of proven experience in a financial institution.

· Experience in financial performance analysis, investment appraisal, risk management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

· Sound knowledge of IFRS standards and SASRA regulations, with a good understanding of fiscal and monetary regulations and procurement processes.

· Knowledge of prevailing legislation and best practices in the financial services sector.

· Strong leadership, supervisory, and people management skills, with a high level of integrity and professionalism.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover letter, clearly indicating their current and expected salary, to:

�� careers@skillsglobal.co.ke
�� Subject Line: Application – Senior Accountant-(Sacco)
�� Application Deadline: 31/01/2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Note

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