Your safety comes first — read before you go. Taf4All only lists job offers published by third parties. We are not the employer, we do not conduct these recruitments, and we cannot guarantee what happens once you make contact — you deal directly with the person or company behind the offer, at your own risk.
The Jitu is a software and technology provider based in Nyeri, Kenya. We chose Nyeri because we believe the talent in this area of the world can compete globally. If you would like to work for a company that believes in Nyeri and plans to be a GIANT globally then please apply for an opening with us. One of the foundations of The Jitu is we hire based on talent and we promote based on the individual's ability to deliver quality solutions. We do not care which tribe you are from or if you are male or female.
Senior Accountant
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, Professional Certificate
Location: Nyeri, Kenya
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced and highly analytical Senior Accountant to join our growing team in Nyeri. The Senior Accountant will take ownership of key accounting and financial reporting functions, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information while supporting both local and international operations.
The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, audits, internal controls, and compliance, as well as the ability to analyze financial data and provide meaningful insights to management.
Experience supporting international clients, particularly U.S.-based operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Accounting & Reporting
Oversee and maintain accurate and complete accounting records and general ledger accounts.
Prepare, review, and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
Perform complex account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
Review journal entries, accruals, provisions, prepayments, and other accounting adjustments.
Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end closing processes.
Analyze financial results and provide insights on variances, trends, and business performance.
Support consolidation and reporting requirements for international operations where applicable.
Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls
Lead and coordinate internal and external audit activities, including preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and company policies.
Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls in accordance with SOX, COSO, and other relevant frameworks.
Conduct control testing and identify control weaknesses, risks, and areas for improvement.
Identify financial and operational risks and recommend appropriate corrective and mitigation measures.
Maintain accurate and well-organized accounting documentation for audit and compliance purposes.
Support statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.
Budgeting & Financial Analysis
Support the preparation of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans.
Monitor actual performance against budgets and investigate significant variances.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support management decision-making.
Develop financial reports, dashboards, and analysis as required.
Identify opportunities to improve financial performance, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency.
General Ledger & Reconciliations
Review and maintain general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Perform and review bank, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, intercompany, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Investigate unusual transactions and resolve accounting discrepancies promptly.
Ensure proper classification and recording of financial transactions.
Maintain appropriate supporting documentation for all accounting activities.
International & U.S. Accounting Support
Support accounting and reporting activities for international clients and operations.
Apply relevant U.S. GAAP and IFRS principles where applicable.
Assist with cross-border financial reporting and accounting requirements.
Work effectively with international teams and stakeholders across different time zones.
Ensure financial information provided to international clients and management is accurate, timely, and compliant.
Process Improvement & Team Support
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve operational efficiency.
Develop and strengthen accounting procedures, controls, and reporting processes.
Provide guidance and technical support to junior accountants and finance team members.
Review work performed by junior accounting staff and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
Collaborate with HR, operations, procurement, management, and other departments on finance-related matters.
Support the implementation and improvement of accounting systems and financial reporting tools.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Minimum of 4–5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a senior accounting role.
Professional accounting certification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Proven experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, general ledger accounting, audits, and compliance.
Experience with internal controls, risk assessment, and financial control testing.
Experience supporting international clients or operations, preferably within the U.S. market.
Required Skills
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified? Go to TheJitu.com on jobsboard.site to apply.
Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.
To apply for this job, click on the "Apply" button to access the recruiter's
[Click the Apply button below to apply, and Create my CV to build a CV tailored to this offer, professionally]
Get seen by recruiters
Publish your CV on the Candidates page — the place recruiters browse directly to find profiles like yours.
See the Candidates pageYou are recruiting?
Find candidates on TAF4ALLStand out with a professional CV and a personalized cover letter generated by AI in 3 minutes. 4 Comptable position(s) posted this week in Kenya.
Real offers from Canadian employers who are explicitly looking for candidates outside Canada. No agency, no fees — you apply yourself.
When tailoring your CV for the hiring company, ensure your leadership experience directly addresses les compétences demandées dans l'annonce. Use specific, verifiable results—like project outcomes or team impact—to demonstrate you’ve done it before, not just claimed it.
Positioning — Your cover letter must answer one question: why YOU for THIS specific role right NOW? Avoid generic templates — one sentence on what you specifically bring beats three generic paragraphs.
Measurable achievements — At this level, back every skill with a precise example and a quantified result. Prepare 2-3 strategic questions about this organization's current challenges — candidates who anticipate difficulties are consistently rated higher.
🎯 Make your application ATS-ready
ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) are the software recruiters use to automatically filter CVs before any human reads them. Our CV builder is specifically designed to pass these filters — and it takes under 3 minutes.
Create my ATS CV →Taf4All only lists job offers published by third parties. We are not the employer, we do not conduct these recruitments, and we cannot guarantee what happens once you make contact — you deal directly with the person or company behind the offer, at your own risk.
Never pay for any notarisation, certificate or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us To ensure excellence and teamwork in our operations, we can go above and beyond to exceed expectation to hold ourselves to high standards. We respect, trust, and support each other and open sharing kn
Senior Accountant chez Centum , une opportunité à temps plein dans le domaine Finance / Comptabilité / Audit. Centum est la principale société d investissement d Afrique de l Est, cotée à la Nairobi Securities Exchange et à l Uganda Securities Exchange. Elle constitue un canal d investissement offrant aux investisseurs
Tropical Heat, fondée en 1973 comme une petite entreprise artisanale de snacks ethniques, est aujourd hui l un des principaux fabricants d épices et de snacks en Afrique de l Est. Notre marque est devenue un nom familier au Kenya. Grâce à notre équipe technique très solide et experte, nous fabriquons une vaste gamme d
Never pay for any notarisation, certificate or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us AGL (Africa Global Logistics), the reference multimodal logistics operator in Africa, is part of the MSC family. With 23,000 employees in 50 countries, the company connects Africa to Africa and to the