Senior Accountant

Our client is a Kenyan distributor of specialty fertilizers and plant nutrition products. They are looking to hire a Senior Accountant who is responsible for overseeing the day to day accounting operations of the company, ensuring accurate financial records, timely financial reporting, effective credit management, statutory compliance, strong internal controls and record keeping. Key Responsibilities Accounts Receivable & Credit Management - Take overall responsibility for the Accounts Receivable function. - Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding debts. - Review customer ageing reports and proactively follow up overdue accounts. - Coordinate collection efforts with the Sales team and customers. - Review and recommend customer credit limits. - Monitor customer payment trends and identify potential credit risks. - Ensure customer account reconciliations are completed monthly. - Prepare weekly and monthly Accounts Receivable and collection reports. - Drive initiatives to improve collections and reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). - Escalate delinquent accounts and recommend appropriate recovery actions. Financial Accounting - Maintain accurate accounting records in the ERP system. - Own the General Ledger and ensure all balances are accurate, fully reconciled and supported. - Prepare and post journal entries. - Perform monthly bank, customer, supplier, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations. - Ensure timely completion of month end and year end closing activities. - Maintain the fixed asset register and general ledger. Accounts Payable - Review supplier invoices and reconciliations. - Ensure supplier payments are processed accurately and on time. - Monitor supplier balances and resolve outstanding issues. Inventory Accounting - Review inventory reconciliations and stock movements. - Investigate inventory variances. - Support periodic stock counts. - Ensure inventory records are accurate and complete. Financial Reporting - Prepare monthly management accounts and supporting schedules. - Analyse financial performance and explain significant variances. - Prepare reports required by management. Tax, Audit & Compliance - Prepare schedules supporting VAT, Withholding Tax, PAYE and other statutory returns. - Perform ETIMS/TIMS reconciliations to the General Ledger, investigate and resolve any discrepancies to ensure the completeness. - Assist with internal and external audits. - Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards and statutory requirements. - Maintain proper accounting documentation and records. Process Improvement - Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and internal controls. - Support ERP system enhancements and finance process automation. - Recommend efficiencies that improve reporting accuracy and operational effectiveness.

- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field. - CPA (K) qualified or equivalent professional qualification. - Minimum of 4–6 years' relevant accounting experience. - Experience in Accounts Receivable and credit management is essential. - Experience in a trading, manufacturing or distribution environment is preferred. - Experience using ERPNext and advanced Microsoft Excel is MUST - Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles. - Excellent understanding of Accounts Receivable, credit management and debt collection. - Good knowledge of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - High attention to detail and accuracy. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong organisational and leadership skills. - Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines. - High level of integrity, professionalism and accountability.