Senior Accountant Job in Kenya

Job Title: Senior Accountant

Hiring Organization: Madison Group
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Insurance
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 04/18/2024

Madison Investment Managers Limited is a member of the Madison Group and is a leading Investment Management Company in Kenya licensed by the Capital Markets Authority and the Retirement Benefits Authority. The Company is recruiting for the following position: Senior Accountant

The Senior Accountant position will be located at the Company’s Head Office. The role reports to the Chief Accountant and will be responsible in assisting in the effective running of the Finance Department. This will involve the following key responsibilities.

Scope: Assist in the preparation of the financial reports and related finance roles.

Key Responsibilities and Duties


  • Preparation of management accounts.
  • Maintaining up to date accurate ledgers.
  • Fixed assets management.
  • Reconciliations.
  • Payables and receivables management.
  • Preparation of production and other performance reports.
  • Statutory returns to respective bodies.
  • Payrolls management.
  • Supporting junior staff as required or assigned.

Qualification, Experience and Competencies Required

  • Served as a Senior Accountant or an equivalent position for at least one year.
  • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Commerce (Accounting/Finance Option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Business Management or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
  • Master’s degree or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution or in progression thereof will be an added advantage.
  • Excellent in IFRS compliant reporting
  • Good knowledge of Kenya tax laws.
  • Unquestionable ethics and impeccable integrity.
  • Has high accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Good knowledge of information and communication technology and computerized management & financial systems.
  • A team player.
  • Well-organized and able to multitask and meet deadlines.
  • Highly analytical and with a high business acumen.
  • Excellent oral and written communication.
  • Be Registered with Institute of Public Accountants (ICPAK) Kenya.

How To Apply

Candidates with the required qualifications, experience and competencies who wish to apply for the above position are required to forward their applications together with their CVs, copies of relevant certificates and details of current remuneration to hr_recruitment@madison.co.ke not later than 24th April 2024.