Senior Accountant
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WTS Energy is hiring a Senior Accountant in Nairobi to manage day-to-day accounting, financial reporting, and compliance within its agribusiness operations. The role requires a professional accounting qualification, mandatory Big Four experience, and strong IFRS and Kenya tax knowledge. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and professional development.
- Senior accounting role focused on financial reporting and IFRS compliance
- Mandatory Big Four experience and CPA(K)/ACCA/ACA qualification required
- Experience with Kenya tax accounting including VAT, WHT, and Corporate Income Tax
- ERP experience required, preferably SAP
- Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive benefits
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- Required5+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in internship, finance, AccountingThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in NairobiThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
Documents to prepare
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- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- Are you available to work in Nairobi under the listed contract or schedule?
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Original source description
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
- is mandatory and non-negotiable.
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant accounting
- within a multinational, industrial, manufacturing, energy, agribusiness, or Export Processing Zone (EPZ) environment.
- Strong knowledge and practical
- in IFRS, financial reporting, accounting controls, and reconciliations.
- supporting statutory audits, tax audits, and financial reporting processes.
- with Kenya tax accounting, including VAT, WHT, and Corporate Income Tax.
- using ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- 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.