Senior Accountant at WTS Energy

Job Summary:

• We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to manage day-to-day accounting and financial reporting activities within our agribusiness operations. The successful candidate will execute core accounting functions, ensure compliance with IFRS, maintain accurate financial records, and support statutory audits and tax compliance. This role requires a professional accounting qualification and mandatory Big Four experience.

Responsibilities:

• Perform day-to-day accounting operations and execute month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Prepare journal entries, accruals, provisions, and balance sheet reconciliations to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Manage accounting for inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare financial reporting schedules and support timely preparation of management and statutory reports.
• Maintain and manage accounting records of Joint Ventures (JV), including transaction processing, reconciliations, reporting, and accounting adjustments.
• Support external financial audits, statutory audits, and tax audits by preparing schedules and responding to audit queries.
• Ensure compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and internal accounting policies and procedures.
• Support transfer pricing compliance and related-party accounting transactions.
• Assist with Kenya tax accounting, including VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and Corporate Income Tax computations and reporting.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies, resolve reconciling items, and recommend corrective actions to strengthen financial controls.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting efficiency.
• Perform any other duties assigned by Finance Management.

Requirements:

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA, ACA, or equivalent.
• At least 3–5 years of professional experience within a Big Four firm (Deloitte, PwC, EY, or KPMG). Big Four experience is mandatory and non-negotiable.
• Minimum of 5 years’ relevant accounting experience within a multinational, industrial, manufacturing, energy, agribusiness, or Export Processing Zone (EPZ) environment.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in IFRS, financial reporting, accounting controls, and reconciliations.
• Experience supporting statutory audits, tax audits, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with Kenya tax accounting, including VAT, WHT, and Corporate Income Tax.
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Preferred

• Experience in a similar senior role within a multinational or EPZ environment.
• Advanced proficiency in SAP or other major ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working arrangements.
• Access to ongoing training and certifications.