KKCO East Africa, an independent accounting and consulting firm based in Kenya, is recruiting on behalf of its client Domaine Kenya Ltd for two key positions: Senior Accountant and General Manager.
Senior Accountant - Domaine Kenya Limited
Contract Type: Full-time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Professional Certificate
Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Job Objective: The Senior Accountant will be responsible for maintaining accurate accounting records, strengthening financial controls, and supporting the financial management of Domaine Kenya Ltd. They will oversee general accounting, inventory accounting, accounts payable and receivable, legal compliance, payroll, budgeting, and management reporting. They will work closely with management, sales, purchasing, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure accurate financial reporting of wine import, distribution, and sales activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Accounting and Reporting: Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate and timely recording of all financial transactions. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management accounts. Analyze financial performance (revenue, gross margins, operational costs, profitability). Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Maintain proper documentation for all transactions. Support the preparation of annual financial statements and coordinate external audits. Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and legal requirements.
Inventory Accounting: Maintain accurate financial records for wines and other products in the warehouse. Reconcile physical inventory with accounting systems. Track receipts, transfers, sales, returns, breakage, damage, expiration, and promotional stock. Investigate inventory discrepancies in collaboration with relevant teams. Ensure inventory cost includes purchase cost, freight, insurance, customs duties, and other direct costs. Monitor slow-moving, damaged, or obsolete inventory and recommend appropriate accounting treatment. Participate in periodic and annual physical inventory counts.
Accounts Payable and Supplier Management: Manage accounts payable, ensuring invoices are properly justified, approved, and recorded. Prepare supplier reconciliations and resolve discrepancies. Review payment schedules and ensure compliance with credit terms. Verify import, freight, customs clearance, and logistics costs before payment. Maintain accurate records of local and international suppliers.
Accounts Receivable and Credit Control: Ensure timely and accurate invoicing to customers. Maintain accurate accounts receivable and post receipts promptly. Monitor credit limits, outstanding balances, and overdue accounts. Prepare customer aging reports and coordinate collections with the sales team. Reconcile customer statements and resolve
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