Seal Associates, a premier audit and financial advisory firm based in Nairobi, Kenya, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Associate Accountant to join our growing team. With experience in the East and Horn of Africa, we are committed to delivering excellence in financial operations and audit services. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission of ensuring transparency and compliance for our diverse clientele.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform day-to-day data entry of transactions (e.g., purchases) into accounting software.
- Conduct reconciliations for banks, suppliers, payroll, credit cards, VAT control, and other accounts.
- Prepare schedules to support management reports and financial statements.
- Process monthly accruals, prepayments, and maintain the fixed asset register and depreciation schedule.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes for assigned clients.
- Complete the monthly financial accounting cycle and produce error-free accounting reports.
- Lead audit engagements, including planning, team training, risk evaluations, and reporting in compliance with IFRS and regulatory standards.
- Review client compliance with Kenyan tax laws (e.g., VAT, corporation tax) and provide advisory support.
- Maintain strong client relationships through professional, timely, and responsive communication.
- Collaborate with senior team members to improve procedures and enhance efficiency.
- Prepare financial statements and management reports with actionable recommendations.
- Supervise and assign tasks to team members based on experience and complexity.
