Talentix Africa
Finance & business

hire accountants in kenya

Accountants are easy to find in Nairobi, but those with regional experience, used to consolidating the books of several East African entities, are in demand from banks, insurers and regional headquarters. For branch or plant roles, Mombasa and Kisumu have good candidates too, and a recognised professional qualification remains the usual sign of rigour.

A few questions, one at a time, then pick a time for a 30-minute strategy call with our team.

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

What to check when screening

  • Check they know the accounting framework you report under, such as SYSCOHADA or IFRS.
  • Ask which software they have used, for example Sage or QuickBooks, and test Excel.
  • Professional qualifications such as ACCA or a national chartered accountancy title add weight for senior roles.
  • Ask about month-end closing and bank reconciliations they handled.

Questions to ask in interview

  • Your bank reconciliation does not balance at month end. How do you find the gap?
  • How do you organise your work around tax deadlines?
  • Tell me about an error you found in the accounts. How did you handle it?

how it works.

  1. 1

    You answer a few questions

    Which roles, where, how many people and by when. Two minutes, then you book a 30-minute strategy call with our team.

  2. 2

    We match you with the right talent

    We search our community of pre-screened talents, check skills and references, and interview the best profiles for you.

  3. 3

    In 48 hours, ready to start

    Within 48 hours of the call you get a shortlist of available people. You meet them, you choose, they start.

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