Accounting Job At Orchid HR Outsourcing

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Senior Accountant

Salary Range: KSh 50,000 - KSh 100,000 per month

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant will oversee the company’s financial operations, planning, and reporting to support sound financial management and informed business decisions. The role will provide financial guidance to management, manage budgeting and cash flow, ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements, strengthen internal controls, and support the financial performance and growth of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and petty cash vouchers accurately and on time.

• Ensure financial accounting, journal entries, fixed asset bookings, receipt recording, and payment processing are completed accurately and promptly.

• Reconcile bank accounts daily and resolve outstanding items.

• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly and address any outstanding items.

• Prepare and maintain a weekly cash flow report to support financial planning and supplier payments.

• Maintain an updated fixed asset register.

• Calculate and verify payments, amounts, and financial records for accuracy.

• Process staff and business reimbursements.

• Reconcile invoices and identify discrepancies.

• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting.

• Conduct periodic customer and supplier account reconciliations.

• Review debtors monthly and follow up on outstanding debts.

• Prepare and present accurate monthly management accounts and financial reports.

• Maintain adequate internal controls and ensure compliance with legislative, regulatory, and statutory requirements, including VAT, PAYE, NSSF, and Withholding Tax.

• Coordinate internal and external audits and ensure audit findings are resolved on time.

• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation for internal and external audits.

• Support business improvement through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), company policies, and the approvals framework.

• Monitor cash flow, working capital, revenue, and expenditure.

• Maintain organized digital and physical financial records and ensure monthly filing is up to date.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• CPA or ACCA certification is preferred.

Experience and Skills

• At least 5 years of experience as a Financial Controller in a manufacturing, building, or construction company.

• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Dynamics, or Sage.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Solid knowledge of financial regulations and accounting processes.

• Strong financial reporting skills.

• Leadership and team development skills.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• High level of integrity and sound judgement.

• Good commercial and operational awareness.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@orchidhr.co.ke using the position as subject of email.