Senior Accountant – Kilifi at Summit Recruitment and Search

This role serves as the operational backbone of the finance function, working closely with the Finance & Operations Controller to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting and full compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks, including transaction coding, journals, accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and fixed asset register management.
• Perform bank and mobile money reconciliations, manage petty cash, prepare cash flow updates, and flag any financial risks or discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll inputs and statutory deductions ensuring timely statutory filings, and maintain compliance documentation.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations, working papers, and support the preparation of management accounts, including variance and financial analysis.
• Analyse production costs, manage inventory reconciliations, ensure accurate stock valuation, and prepare profitability reports.
• Support audits, maintain audit-ready documentation, strengthen internal controls, and contribute to process and system improvements.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with CPA (K) or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing/production environment, ideally in cost accounting or production finance.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and strong proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets (pivot tables, advanced formulas).
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of manufacturing workflows, cost structures, and process-oriented environments.
• Proactive, collaborative team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.