Accountant

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date general ledger and subsidiary accounts, ensuring all accounts are properly reconciled.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including supplier payments, client invoicing, collections and follow-up of outstanding balances.
• Prepare and maintain client/matter billing records, including professional fees, disbursements, retainer payments and other billable expenses.
• Reconcile client-related and office financial transactions and ensure proper supporting documentation.
• Monitor client funds and transactions in line with internal controls and applicable professional requirements.
• Process and reconcile bank, mobile-money, cash, credit-card and other financial transactions.
• Maintain proper records of disbursements, reimbursements, retainers and client-related expenses.
• Prepare weekly, monthly and annual financial reports, including management accounts, cash-flow reports, receivables/payables reports and other analysis required by management.
• Monitor the firm's budget, expenditure and cash flow, identifying variances and financial risks.
• Support partners and management with financial information for decision-making, budgeting and financial planning.
• Ensure timely and accurate compliance with tax, payroll and statutory financial obligations.
• Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisers and other professional advisers as required.
• Maintain proper accounting records and documentation to support audit and regulatory requirements.
• Identify process improvements to strengthen financial controls and operational efficiency.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by management.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years' relevant accounting experience, preferably within a law firm, professional-services firm, consulting firm, audit/accounting firm or a corporate environment with comparable financial operations.
• Experience working in a law firm or other professional-services environment will be an added advantage.
• CPA(K) or ACCA qualification (with a preference for active ICPAK membership).
• Experience in financial reporting, reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, billing, collections and statutory compliance.
• Experience handling client accounts, retainers, disbursements or matter-based billing will be highly advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan taxation, payroll and statutory financial obligations.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting audits, financial reviews and regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, financial procedures and accounting standards.

What you can expect:

• A collaborative, hands-on professional environment where initiative is valued.
• Opportunities for professional growth, development and skill enhancement.
• Exposure to the financial operations of a leading professional-services organisation.
• A performance-driven environment that recognises exceptional contribution.

How to Apply:

If you are interested and qualified, please send your cover letter and updated CV to [email protected]

• Use "Accountant" as the email subject line.
• Application deadline: Wednesday, 23 September 2026.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.