Job Title: Senior Accountant / Finance – Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi Speaking

Location: Nairobi

Our client, a diversified organization operating across trading, logistics, petroleum, and FMCG sectors, is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to strengthen its finance function.

Language Requirement: Fluency in Hindi, Gujarati, or Punjabi is mandatory due to frequent engagement with key suppliers and stakeholders.

Job Purpose
To drive financial accuracy, integrity, and compliance by overseeing financial reporting, managing core accounting functions, and supporting strategic decision-making through robust financial insights and controls.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & MIS
• Prepare and present monthly MIS reports, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and variance analysis
• Provide actionable insights to management to support business performance and cost optimization
• Monitor financial KPIs and highlight risks and opportunities

Accounts Receivable & Payable
• Oversee end-to-end AR/AP processes, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and supplier payments
• Perform regular reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Strengthen credit control processes and manage aging reports

Inventory & Cost Accounting
• Manage inventory accounting, stock valuation, and reconciliation across multiple business units
• Ensure accuracy in cost allocation, stock movements, and reporting
• Work closely with operations to minimize stock variances and losses

Taxation & Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan tax regulations, including VAT, Withholding Tax (WHT), and other statutory obligations
• Prepare and file accurate tax returns within deadlines
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities as required

Financial Close & Controls
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures
• Support audit processes and implement recommendations for continuous improvement

Stakeholder Management
• Act as a key liaison between finance and business units, including suppliers and partners
• Leverage language skills to facilitate smooth communication and negotiations with regional stakeholders

Requirements

Candidate Profile:
• Qualified (CPA / ACCA / CA, Inter CA), MBA Finance
• 5–8 years of relevant experience
• Strong in MIS, reporting, and Excel/ERP systems
• Language Skills: English, Swahili, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi.
• Candidates with experience in trading, logistics, petroleum, or FMCG sectors are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates who are non-Kenyan passport holders and possess permanent residency are encouraged to apply.