Senior Accountant - Fintech at HCS Affiliates Group

• Our Client, is an organization that is passionate about connecting consumers and businesses to financial services through technology by developing simple solutions to empower customers access a wide range of financial products through USSD, App and Responsive Web applications; They serve a diverse customer base ranging from sole proprietorships, FMCG manufacturers, distributors and retailers, Sacco’s, banks, insurance underwriters and agencies, fuel stations, schools, hospitals, and many more.

Job Purpose

• The Senior Accountant will be responsible for managing day-to-day financial operations, maintaining accurate records, preparing reports, ensuring regulatory compliance, and collaborating with various departments across the business. This is a key role that combines hands-on accounting work with strategic financial oversight.
• This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic Fintech environment and can balance both execution and advisory responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead timely and accurate bookkeeping and financial data aggregation across all business units within the organization.
• Prepare weekly cash flow reports, monitor operating balances, and alert management to liquidity risks.
• Handle month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and management accounts.
• Prepare and reconcile supplier and customer statements monthly.
• Ensure statutory deductions and tax filings (PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax, and Income Tax) are completed accurately and submitted on time via KRA platforms.
• Generate operating budgets, track expenditures, and support financial planning processes.
• Maintain proper documentation and archiving financial records in accordance with company policies and tax regulations.
• Drive intercompany account reconciliations and ensure accurate reporting across subsidiaries or related entities.
• Monitor and report on key P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow drivers, and proactively provide financial insights and remedial suggestions.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure alignment with budget controls and financial policies.
• Support external audit processes, preparing required schedules and acting as the primary liaison for audit queries.
• Assist in developing and updating internal financial policies, SOPs, and controls in collaboration with the Finance Manager.
• Champion revenue assurance efforts, particularly around credit sales and collections oversight.
• Support finance automation efforts, working with tech teams to improve financial reporting and data access.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Collaborates well with product, operations, and executive leadership.
• Act as a financial business partner to internal stakeholders to enhance visibility, accountability, and budgetary control.

Academic Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Professional accounting qualifications (CPA-K, ACCA, or equivalent) is mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, preferably in Fintech, financial services, or a fast-growing tech environment.
• Experience in tax regulations compliance on all tax heads.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and IAS.
• Experience with accounting software such as Zoho, Odoo, QuickBooks, Odoo or Sage.
• Familiarity with KRA systems (I Tax, TIMS), online banking, Mobile money merchant platforms.
• Prior experience with the big four professional firms a plus.

Competencies and Attributes/Skills

• Financial reporting and Analysis 
• Thorough grasp of IFRS and IASs.
• Familiarity with CBK and CAK reporting and licensing requirements.
• Financial budgets and forecast preparation.
• Handling deferred income on lending and software monetization models.
• High level of thoroughness in handling audits and reporting.
• High professional ethics and ability to keep personal data and information confidential.
• Provides a fulcrum in policy development, process documentation and audit preparation.
• Ability to identify trends and anormally in financial data.
• Ability to communicate financial data and plan to non-financial teams.
• Solution mindset approach to problems.
• Fast adapts to dynamic regulations and business models.
• Proactive in identifying gaps and driving improvements.
• Capable or leading juniors and contribute to team development.