Senior Accountant
About this role
Job Description: Senior Accountant
Under the supervision of the Head of Finance(KE), you are expected to work with other team members to
effectively and efficiently discharge your duties (as outlined below) and positively contribute towards the
realization of the overall objectives of the organization. You are expected to be highly organized, results
oriented, quick in execution and a stickler to time and details in order to satisfactorily deliver.
Key Responsibilities
As the Senior Accountant you will be in charge of the following day-to-day finance
operations:
Risk Management and Compliance:
● Ensure finance operations compliance with company policies and procedures.
● Support internal audits and implement recommendations from both internal and
external auditors.
● Compliance with group/company policies on accounting reporting,reporting
deadlines and general administration,
● Compliance with laws and regulations of the country including filing and
remitting of taxes and statutory deductions timeously
Management Reporting:
● Monthly review of budget vs expenditure reports for all programs, ensuring that
expenditure is within approved budgets and in compliance with donor rules &
regulations.
● Prepare monthly performance reports for the Company and quarterly with
accompanying analysis and commentary of the performance.
● In depth understanding of all drivers of the P&L and active tracking against the
budget. Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
● Communicate with stakeholders (Marketing, Commercial, HR etc.) to understand
and explain budget variances and financial trends and monitor spending on major
projects.
Cashflow Management:
● Ensure day-to-day conduct and supervision of cash management activities
adhere to internal controls, policies, and procedures.
● Communicate and liaise with all departments on their cash needs, ensuring a
smooth flow of payments and ensure timely payments to internal and external
partners following established mechanisms.
● At the beginning of every month, preparation of cash flow requirement report and
the overall management of the cash in terms of preparing payment schedules,
initiating payments in the bank and ethical management of petty cash.
Budgeting and Forecasting:
● Partner with respective function/region leads to budget, forecast and to
understand and explain budget variances and financial trends and monitor
spending on major projects
● Prepare Yearly forecasts for the company and with accompanying analysis and
commentary.
Statutory Reporting:
● Support the external auditors during the statutory audit and ensure timely
completion of the statutory audit process.
● Preparation of project financial reports in an accurate and timely manner, in line
with program reporting templates and donor policies
Debt management and collection
● Working closely with the accountants to ensure that the debtors list is up to date,
follow up and collect timely and where necessary, escalate problematic clients
to the finance and sales managers.
Finance Operations:
● Oversee monthly tax filing and payment of VAT and Withholding tax.
● Maintenance of the Fixed Assets register and ensuring that the fixed assets file is
up to date with relevant and accurate supporting documentation according to laid
down procedure.
● working closely with the rest of the team to ensure that year end audit is done in a
timely manner by providing all the information required by the auditors and any
follow up queries are dealt with timely
● Support the finance manager and CEO with information to support decision
making
● Perform any other duties as assigned by the Finance Manager from time to time
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Senior Accountant position at roam?
The salary for this Senior Accountant role at roam is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Senior Accountant position at roam located?
This Senior Accountant role at roam is based in Nairobi Area, Kenya. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Senior Accountant role at roam full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Senior Accountant role at roam.
How do I apply for the Senior Accountant position at roam?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to roam's official application portal hosted on zohorecruit where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Senior Accountant job at roam posted?
This Senior Accountant position at roam was posted on Jun 4, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Senior Accountant
roam
You'll be redirected to roam's official application page on zohorecruit.