Senior Accountant at Skill-GAP Solutions Ltd

Job Purpose

• Skill-Gap Solutions Ltd is a trusted HR consulting partner, providing end-to-end talent acquisition and HR advisory services across diverse industries in Kenya and the wider East African region. We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, a fast-growing and dynamic company, for the position of Senior Accountant.
• The incumbent will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, deliver timely and accurate financial reports, ensure statutory and tax compliance, strengthen internal controls. This is a hands-on senior role that combines technical accounting, process ownership, and business partnering to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare, review, and finalise monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in line with Internal Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and statutory requirements.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and accurate journal postings and reconciliations.
• Produce management accounts with analysis, commentary, and actionable insights.
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, Corporate Tax, NSSF, NHIF, Withholding Tax, etc.).
• Liaise with KRA and tax advisors to resolve queries and avoid penalties.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, prepare audit schedules, and implement audit recommendations.

Accounting Operations & Treasury

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll interface, bank reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Monitor cashflow, prepare forecasts, and flag liquidity issues to management.
• Manage and update the fixed assets register, ensuring correct depreciation schedules.
• Supervise and mentor assistant, reviewing their work and promoting best practice.

Stock & Inventory Monitoring

• Monitor stock levels, movement, and valuation to ensure accuracy in financial reporting.
• Implement inventory control procedures in collaboration with inventory teams.
• Provide management with reports on stock utilization, ageing, shrinkage, and wastage.

Sales Receivables & Credit Control

• Oversee management of accounts receivable, ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices.
• Monitor customer credit limits with sales and enforce adherence to company credit policies.
• Reconcile receivables ledger with customer statements to ensure accuracy.
• Generate and review ageing analysis reports, escalating overdue accounts for action.
• Collaborate with the sales team to resolve disputes, credit notes, and payment delays.
• Provide monthly receivables performance reports, including Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).

Sales Analysis & Reporting

• Support the sales department with financial insights into revenue performance.
• Analyze sales trends, margins, and profitability across products, services, or channels.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly sales performance dashboards.
• Provide variance analysis of actual versus forecasted sales.
• Advise management on opportunities to improve sales efficiency and profitability.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Advisory

• Support the preparation of annual budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Monitor budget utilization, provide variance reports, and recommend corrective actions.
• Conduct financial analysis to support strategic projects, investments, and operational decisions.
• Participate in cross-functional projects such as cost optimization, ERP upgrades, or new system implementation.

Qualifications & Experience (minimum)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent professional accounting qualification (mandatory).
• Minimum 5–7 years progressive accounting experience; at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory capacity.
• Proven experience with IFRS application, Kenyan tax laws, and statutory reporting.
• Experience preparing for and managing external audits.
• Benefits package may include: medical insurance, pension contribution, performance bonus, annual leave, and professional development support.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional certification support.