General Accountant Job

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Emerge Egress Consulting is a HR Management & Training Consulting Firm established in 2017 based in Nairobi. In essence it focuses in Recruitment, Business & Marketing Strategy and Training Programs for various sectors. We partner with clients in various industries and sectors in order to meet their various needs.

Role Objective:

A fast-growing East African hospitality company is seeking a meticulous, self-driven, and honest General Accountant. In this role, you will manage day-to-day financial operations, maintain precise records, handle accounts payable/receivable, ensure strict statutory compliance, and prepare timely monthly financial reports.

Competitive Salary: KES 60,000 (Gross per month)

Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Accurately post and process all daily journal entries, ensuring the general ledger is up-to-date.
• Prepare and file all statutory returns on time, including VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, SHIF, NSSF, and the Affordable Housing Levy via the KRA iTax portal.
• Perform weekly and monthly bank, supplier, and customer statement reconciliations to resolve any discrepancies.
• Manage invoice processing, track client aging reports, follow up on outstanding debts, and schedule supplier payments.
• Prepare the monthly payroll, ensuring accurate computations of salaries, benefits, and deductions.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow forecasts for management review.
• Organize financial documents and files to support internal and external annual audit processes.
• Perform any other duties as allocated.

Key Competencies

• High level of integrity,
• Sharp attention to detail,
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Degree in Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum CPA Part 2/Intermediate Level (CPA-K or ACCA finalists highly preferred).
• At least 4 years of hands-on accounting experience, preferably within the hospitality industry.
• Practical proficiency in accounting software and intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel.
• Strong understanding of Kenyan tax laws and practical mastery of KRA iTax.

If interested in the position and meet the above requirements, kindly send your CV on or before 19th June 2026 to the email careers@emergeegressconsulting.com and indicate the position applied for in the subject line.