Senior Accountant - Manufacturing at Soko

About the Role

The Senior Accountant manages daily financial operations for an established manufacturing company. You will oversee bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, statutory compliance, management reporting, inventory, and cost accounting. This role supports the Finance & Operations Controller to ensure accurate, compliant financial data while driving process improvements and financial clarity across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate QuickBooks entries, ledgers, journals, and fixed assets
• Perform bank and mobile money reconciliations, manage petty cash, and flag anomalies
• Compile and validate payroll, prepare statutory deductions (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, NITA), and reconcile for approval
• Prepare and submit statutory returns, maintain compliance documentation, and support EPZA filings and audits
• Support monthly accounts, revenue/COGS recognition, variance analysis, and supplier/expense reporting
• Prepare customer- and order-level profitability reports, analyse production costs and inventory, and support costing improvements
• Perform inventory reconciliations, review GRNs and supplier invoices, and support stock takes
• Prepare audit schedules and evidence, and maintain audit-ready documentation
• Support financial process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and improve templates and workflows
• Communicate with the Finance & Operations Controller, collaborate with production, merchandising, and HR teams, and maintain confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA (K) or equivalent preferred
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing or production finance, ideally in cost accounting
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables and advanced formulas

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Analytical and detail-oriented with a process-focused mindset
• Understanding of manufacturing workflows and cost structures
• Curious, proactive, and cross-functional collaborator
• Excellent communication skills