Job Description

Our client is a leading premium wine and spirits company catering to both retail and hospitality markets. With an expanding presence across retail outlets and restaurant operations, the organization is committed to operational excellence, robust financial management, and delivering an exceptional customer experience across all its channels.

Position:
Senior Accountant

Location:
Nairobi

Reporting to:
Financial Controller

Note:
The candidate should be available to report immediately.

Role Summary
Our client is seeking a commercially driven and hands on Senior Accountant to
oversee financial operations across our
retail store
and
restaurant business
. The role requires strong accounting, inventory, and business performance expertise, working closely with operational teams in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee full accounting operations (payables, receivables, banking, cash controls)
• Prepare accurate management accounts and financial reports
• Ensure compliance with IAS/IFRS and KRA regulations
• Oversee food and beverage costing and profitability analysis
• Support pricing, budgeting, and cost optimization
• Manage accounting team
• Ensure strong internal controls and audit readiness

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• CPA (K) or ACCA – mandatory
•
Minimum of 5–7 years of experience, with at least 3 years’ experience in the retail, hospitality, or F&B industry.
• Strong experience in inventory-heavy environments
• ERP system experience required
• Strong understanding of IAS/IFRS and Kenyan tax regulations (KRA compliance)
• Advanced Excel and analytical skills
•
Proficient in the use of Loyverse and Zoho Books
Key Skills & Competencies
• Strong commercial mindset
• High level of integrity and attention to detail
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, diverse environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Benefits:
• Medical Insurance
• Airtime Allowance
• Pension
• WIBA Plus

About Career Directions Ltd

CDL is a proactive Human Resource Management consultancy firm specializing in Strategic Labour Force Outsourcing, Recruitment, Training, Payroll Processing and Total Human Resource Management. Since 2003, we have been a one-stop shop for all HR related queries and support in and around East Africa. We champion best practice in Human Resource while going the extra mile to proactively address workers needs in order to achieve optimum productivity & profitability.

Our Mission

To support and contribute to our partners success while improving the lives' of the community.

Our Vision

To be a partner of choice in providing quality manpower outsourcing solutions.

Our Core Values

1.Professionalism: Conducting our business in the most professional way

2.Respect: Giving due respect to self and others and maintain the environment of teamwork and growth.

3.Passion: To be passionate in all we do.

4.Integrity: To act with honesty and integrity without compromising the truth.

Industry

HR & Recruiting

Company Size

51-200 employees

Headquarters

Nairobi, KE

Year Founded

2003

Website

cdl.africa

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