Job Summary
We are
seeking an experienced Bookkeeping Manager to oversee operations and drive excellence across
client delivery, compliance, and internal processes. This role requires a
leader with strong technical bookkeeping expertise, proven experience in public
practice (CPA firm), and the ability to build scalable systems while
supervising a growing team.
The
successful candidate will combine hands-on technical credibility with the
ability to mentor and lead bookkeepers, ensuring accurate records, VAT
compliance, and consistent delivery of client deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership
& Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of
bookkeepers.
- Oversee workload allocation, performance
reviews, and professional development.
- Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability,
and continuous improvement.
Client
Delivery & Oversight
- Manage bookkeeping across multiple industries
and clients.
- Review and sign off on ledgers, reconciliations,
and management accounts.
- Track and enforce client deliverables for
monthly, quarterly, and annual deadlines.
VAT & Compliance
- Build and maintain robust VAT processes to
ensure accurate and timely reporting.
- Review VAT reconciliations and filings before
submission.
- Stay updated on Kenyan and international VAT
rules, ensuring compliance.
Process
Development & Quality Control
- Design, document, and implement bookkeeping
checklists and review controls (e.g., bank reconciliations, AR/AP tie-ins,
VAT control checks, month-end processes).
- Develop internal control frameworks, staff
checklists, and workflow standards.
- Standardize processes for scalability and
efficiency across teams.
- Collaborate with colleagues locally and
internationally to align best practices and service delivery standards.
Requirements
Essential
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a
related field.CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent professional qualification is
mandatory.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a CPA/public
practice firm managing multiple clients
- Strong technical bookkeeping knowledge,
including VAT and compliance.
- Proven experience in process building, including
detailed checklists, control documents, and review frameworks.
- Demonstrated team leadership, performance
management, and staff development.
- IT proficiency with accounting software, Excel,
and workflow tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication
skills.
Desirable
- Experience supporting international clients.
- Knowledge of IFRS and cross-border compliance.
- Prior exposure to automation tools and process
improvement projects.
Personal
Attributes
- Proven process-builder: Able to explain detailed
bookkeeping controls (bank recs, AR/AP tie-ins, VAT checks, month-end
processes).
- Hands-on VAT knowledge: Practical understanding
of VAT rules, with the ability to set and enforce checks to prevent
errors.
- Quality-control mindset: Naturally thinks in
terms of evidence, controls, and review standards for junior staff.
- Manager with technical credibility: Leads by
example and can roll up sleeves to demonstrate working processes.
- Deadline-driven and organized: Skilled at
tracking and enforcing statutory deadlines (VAT, payroll, client
deliverables) across multiple clients.
- Highly organized, analytical, and
detail-oriented.
- Confident communicator, able to engage senior
clients with credibility.
- Proactive, hands-on, and adaptable.
How to Apply
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