Senior Accountant Job in Nairobi, Kenya - MW East Africa & Associates

Summary: Senior Accountant role at a construction firm in Nairobi, managing financial operations, project accounting, and compliance. Requires CPAK certification with 5+ years’ progressive accounting experience, including construction/engineering sector experience, and advanced QuickBooks proficiency. Full-time, on-site role offering KSh 65,000 monthly. Apply by 26th August 2026.

MW East Africa & Associates is recruiting a detail-oriented, highly analytical, and hands-on Senior Accountant on behalf of our client, a prominent and rapidly growing firm within the construction industry.


The successful candidate will take full ownership of the day-to-day financial operations, drive robust project accounting, and maintain rigorous regulatory compliance to support strategic decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Job Costing & Project Accounting: Maintain accurate work-in-progress (WIP) tracking, analyze project profitability, allocate direct/indirect construction costs, and prepare detailed billings against project milestones.
  • Financial Management & Reporting: Oversee full-cycle general ledger operations, monthly and annual financial closures, bank reconciliations, inventory control, and proactive cash flow forecasting.
  • Taxation & Statutory Compliance: Guarantee 100% compliance with local statutory obligations, including timely preparation and filing of VAT, PAYE, WHT, NITA, NSSF, and SHIF via Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) iTax and eTIMS platforms.
  • Accounting Systems Management: Utilize QuickBooks daily to manage transaction entry, maintain ledger integrity, generate custom management reports, and optimize reporting workflows.
  • Audit & Internal Controls: Coordinate external audit engagements, enforce internal financial controls, and maintain clear audit trails across all project accounts.

Requirements

  • Professional Credentials: Must be a Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPAK) in good standing.
  • Work Experience: Minimum of 5 years of progressive, hands-on accounting experience. Direct experience within the construction, engineering, or real estate sector is strongly preferred.
  • Software Proficiency: Advanced, practical expertise in QuickBooks (Desktop or Online) is strictly required.

> Note: Candidates will undergo a practical, live QuickBooks competency test during the interview process.

  • Regulatory Expertise: In-depth working knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, eTIMS integration, and iTax processes.
  • Core Competencies: Strong analytical capabilities, excellent leadership skills, high ethical standards, and the ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

How to Apply

If you meet the criteria and are ready to take on a challenging, rewarding role, please submit your Cover Letter and updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) in PDF format to:

Only shortlisted candidates meeting all minimum qualifications will be contacted.