Senior Accountant - Manufacturing at Soko

About the Role

An established manufacturing company is recruiting a Senior Accountant to manage daily financial operations. 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
• 5+ years' experience in manufacturing or production finance, ideally in cost accounting
• CPA (K) or equivalent preferred

Required Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills, including pivot tables and advanced formulas
• Analytical and detail-oriented with process-focused approach
• Understanding of manufacturing workflows and cost structures
• Curious, proactive, and cross-functional mindset
• Excellent communication skills