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accountant jobs in kenya

Looking for accountant jobs in Kenya? Join the Talentix community once: our team matches you with companies hiring accountants in Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu, and across the diaspora.

10 questions, about 2 minutes. No job board to scroll: we come to you.

Finance & business in Kenya

Banks, insurers, microfinance institutions and mobile money providers hire accountants, credit analysts, and risk and compliance officers. Many finance teams covering East Africa are run from Nairobi, so cross-border experience counts.

The role

As an accountant, you keep the books of a company or organisation accurate and up to date. You record transactions, reconcile bank statements, prepare tax and social declarations and produce monthly and annual financial statements. You work with managers, auditors and tax authorities.

Skills employers ask for

  • SYSCOHADA
  • IFRS
  • Sage or QuickBooks
  • Advanced Excel
  • Tax returns
  • Bank reconciliation

Who is hiring

Accounting firms, banks, microfinance institutions, manufacturers, NGOs, hotels and small businesses all need accountants. Most roles are on-site, while bookkeeping for diaspora businesses and small companies is often done remotely.

Main business cities
Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu
Working languages
English and Swahili
Currency
KES

how it works.

  1. 1

    Answer 10 questions

    One question at a time, about 2 minutes. No cover letter, no job board to scroll.

  2. 2

    Upload your CV in the app

    Download the Talentix app and upload one general CV. That is all we need.

  3. 3

    We find the right role for you

    Our team matches you with companies that are hiring, and you follow every step in the app.

For companies

hiring accountants in Kenya?

You answer a few questions, and we match you with the right talent in 48 hours, ready to start.

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