The Senior Accountant ensures accurate financial accounting, regulatory compliance, and reporting through proper bookkeeping, timely reconciliations, and preparation of statutory and management reports. The role involves working in line with accounting standards (IFRS 17) and insurance regulatory frameworks, reporting to the Deputy Head of Finance and the Head of Finance.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
Prepare monthly Management Accounts in compliance with IFRS 17 and IRA guidelines.
Ensure accurate posting of transactions in the general ledger and timely closure of books of accounts as per set deadlines.
Oversee the reconciliation and review of bank accounts and bank balances.
Prepare daily/weekly cash-flow reports.
Regulatory Compliance
Prepare and submit statutory returns to the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), and other stakeholders.
Ensure VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, NHIF, NSSF, and other taxes are filed and paid within prescribed deadlines.
Support external audits and coordinate responses to audit queries.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and forecasts.
Monitor budget utilization and provide variance analysis.
General Duties
Monitor and approve Creditor Invoice Accruals, Surrenders, and Journal Vouchers.
Prepare the Asset Register and Prepayment Schedules; prepare periodic reports as required.
Prepare monthly rental income schedules and reconcile monthly customer M-Pesa deposits and utilization.
Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Requirements
Academic Qualifications
University degree in Finance, Economics, or Accounting (or equivalent) from an institution recognized by the Commission for Higher Education.
Professional Qualifications & Experience
CPA (K) or equivalent; active member of ICPA(K).
MUST have at least five (5) years’ experience in a busy commercial Finance & Accounts Department.
Experience in Financial Management Systems.
Experience in business/department strategy formulation and execution.
Supervisory and leadership skills in managing team performance.
Skills and Attributes
High attention to detail and excellent analytical skills.
High integrity and ethical level; ability to maintain utmost confidentiality.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills.
Self-motivated, confident, and outgoing personality.
Result-oriented with the ability to get things done to completion.
How to Apply
If you qualify for the above advertised role, kindly send a detailed CV and Application Letter clearly demonstrating your fit as per the roles, responsibilities, and specifications listed. Send your application documents to human.resource@directline.co.ke on or before 5.00pm 28th April 2026.
How to Apply
If you qualify for the above advertised role, kindly send a detailed CV and Application Letter clearly demonstrating your fit as per the roles & responsibilities and the person specifications (academic/professional qualifications, experience, skills & attributes) listed above. Applications that do not conform to the Application Instructions will not be considered. Kindly send your application documents to human.resource@directline.co.ke to reach the company on or before 5.00pm 28th April 2026.
