General Accountant

A fast-growing East African hospitality company, represented through Emerge Egress Consulting, is seeking a meticulous, self-driven, and highly principled General Accountant to join their Nairobi-based finance team. This is a full-time, on-site role offering a competitive gross salary of KES 60,000 per month.

In this role, you will be the backbone of the company's day-to-day financial operations — ensuring accurate bookkeeping, timely statutory compliance, seamless payroll processing, and meaningful financial reporting that empowers management decision-making. If you thrive in a structured environment, take pride in precision, and understand the unique financial dynamics of the hospitality sector, this opportunity is built for you.

• Post and process all daily journal entries accurately, keeping the general ledger current and audit-ready at all times.
• Prepare and file all statutory returns on time via the KRA iTax portal, including VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, SHIF, NSSF, and the Affordable Housing Levy.
• Conduct weekly and monthly reconciliations of bank statements, supplier accounts, and customer accounts, promptly resolving any discrepancies identified.
• Manage end-to-end accounts payable and receivable — process invoices, maintain client aging reports, follow up on outstanding debts, and schedule supplier payments efficiently.
• Prepare the monthly payroll, ensuring accurate computation of salaries, allowances, statutory deductions, and net pay disbursements.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow forecasts for management review.
• Organize and maintain financial documentation to facilitate smooth internal and external annual audit processes.
• Support the finance function with any additional duties as assigned by management.

• Demonstrate at least 4 years of hands-on accounting experience, with a strong preference for candidates who have worked within the hospitality or service industry.
• Apply practical knowledge of Kenyan tax legislation, including iTax filing procedures for VAT, PAYE, WHT, NSSF, SHIF, and the Affordable Housing Levy.
• Use accounting software confidently for day-to-day bookkeeping, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Produce accurate financial reports using intermediate-to-advanced MS Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and financial modelling tools.
• Maintain meticulous records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in every task undertaken.
• Work independently under minimal supervision while consistently meeting tight monthly and statutory deadlines.
• Demonstrate a proven track record of professional integrity and ethical financial conduct.

This role offers a gross monthly salary of KES 60,000. The position is full-time and based in Nairobi. Statutory benefits including NSSF, SHIF, and PAYE compliance are standard components of the remuneration package.

This role is ideal for a CPA Part 2 or above professional (CPA-K or ACCA finalist preferred) who holds a degree in Commerce, Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, and who has built solid, practical accounting experience — ideally within hospitality, tourism, food and beverage, or a similarly fast-paced service environment. You should be someone who can own a finance function with confidence, communicate clearly with management, and operate with unwavering integrity.

Please do not apply if you have fewer than 4 years of accounting experience, have no working knowledge of KRA iTax, or are unable to commit to a full-time, on-site role in Nairobi.

Interested and qualified candidates should submit their updated CV and a brief cover letter highlighting their relevant accounting experience and CPA certification level. Apply through the Emerge Egress Consulting official recruitment channel. Note: Never pay any fee — for certificates, notarisation, or assessments — as part of any legitimate recruitment process. The application deadline is 19th June 2026.