Accountant jobs in Kenya

9 open jobs. Accounting roles across Kenya, from accounts assistant to finance manager, in companies, NGOs, counties and parastatals.

    • Parliament Buildings, Nairobi
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 9h ago

    Term of five years, eligible for re-appointment for one further term of five years. Provide supervision, coordination and top leadership to the Directorate of Governance and Accountability to enable Members of the Senate

    Government & Public SectorExecutiveCloses 20 NovListed from Parliament of Kenya · Apply on the employer's site
    • Nairobi
    • On-site
    • Contract
    • 9h ago

    Term of five years with eligibility for re-appointment for one further term of five years. Provide supervision, coordination and top leadership to the Directorate of Governance and Accountability to enable Members of the

    Government & Public SectorExecutiveCloses 20 NovListed from Parliament of Kenya · Apply on the employer's site
  1. L&D ADVISOR

    MSF-Netherlands

    NGOs
    • Netherlands, Anywhere in Kenya
    • Remote
    • Full-time
    • 10h ago
    • Closes in 4 days

    At MSF Netherlands (OCA), the People & Culture department (+/- 85) is a human-centered function that actively supports MSF's primary work, delivering healthcare to all. We focus on engagement, culture, and strategic impa

    OtherSeniorListed from MSF East Africa · Apply on the employer's site
    • Brussels, BRU, Outside Kenya
    • On-site
    • Full-time
    • 10h ago

    Location: Any MSF office* Contract: Permanent contract at 100% Starting date: 01.12.2026 Deadline to apply: The position will close once a suitable candidate has been selected Compensation and Benefits: MSF practice is t

    OtherSeniorListed from MSF East Africa · Apply on the employer's site
    • Geneva, GE, Outside Kenya
    • On-site
    • Full-time
    • 10h ago

    Location: Geneva Contract: Permanent, full-time contract Starting date: As soon as possible Deadline to apply: 13th of November 2026 Compensation and Benefits: MSF practice is to offer the compensation and benefits packa

    OtherEntry levelCloses 13 NovListed from MSF East Africa · Apply on the employer's site
  2. Parastatals
    • Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Full-time
    • 1d ago

    Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is a State Corporation established under the KBC Act (Cap. 221) and operating under the Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy. The Corporation is committed to exce

    OtherLead / ManagerListed from KBC · Apply on the employer's site
  3. KBC Internship Opportunities

    Kenya Broadcasting Corporation

    Parastatals
    • Anywhere in Kenya
    • On-site
    • Full-time
    • 1d ago

    INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Kenya Broadcasting Corporation is the pioneering force in Kenya’s Media landscape currently governed by GOE (Government Owned Entreprise) Act No. 25 of 2025. The Corporation is committed to excel

    OtherEntry levelListed from KBC · Apply on the employer's site

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What employers look for in a accountant

Lead with results you can count: accounts closed on time, variances reduced, audits passed without findings.

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Skills and requirements that come up often

  • CPA (K) or progress towards it
  • IFRS and month-end close
  • QuickBooks, Sage or an ERP
  • Tax: PAYE, VAT and iTax filing
  • Reconciliations and reporting

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