Senior Accountant / Financial Controller at Flare Emergency Response

Here is what you will do:

• Help oversee the day-to-day accounting of the business and ensure all financial transactions are recorded accurately, timely, and in compliance with accounting standards
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, including tax and statutory payment requirements in Kenya as well as potential new markets
• Ensure books are reconciled and closed out in a timely manner each month
• Support in preparation of monthly management reports
• Help manage projects to automate accounting workflows to enable close to real-time reporting and analysis
• Lead annual audit preparation and communication with auditors
• Regularly review and update key financial policies and procedures as needed and ensure company-wide compliance

Requirements

• BS/MS degree in business administration, finance, or accounting, or equivalent experience in the workforce
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Kenya or abroad
• Minimum 8 years of work experience in finance-related functions with management oversight over bookkeeping, accounting, and/or financial reporting
• Detailed understanding of Kenyan tax and statutory payment requirements (knowledge and experience working in additional African markets a plus)
• Expert working with Quickbooks Online and Microsoft Excel
• Highly motivated, adaptable, self-starter who is committed to continuous improvement
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
• Strong attention to detail and zero tolerance for a lapse in financial controls
• Team player with a desire to help grow junior team members
• While not required, please highlight your experience working in other African markets

Benefits

• Mission-driven team & work; chance to work on live and action-packed lifesaving platform
• Fun work environment in our Nairobi office
• Unlimited vacation days
• Healthcare coverage for you and your family
• Ambulance cover and Roadside Assistance by rescue.co
• Life insurance
• Free daily lunch in the office
• Laptop