Senior Accountant

SOKO Kenya is an apparel manufacturing factory that produces both men’s and women’s clothing for international fashion brands. The company strives to meet the highest quality export standards and has manufactured products for well-established and celebrated designers. SOKO Kenya is a growing organization committed to paying a living wage, providing a pleasant workplace, and minimizing its environmental impact. The company is built on a strong, dedicated team that is passionate about the growth and development of the organization and supporting the wider community. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Accountant to join our team
Position Overview

1. The Senior Accountant manages daily financial operations, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, statutory compliance, management reporting, inventory, and cost accounting. 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/workflows.
• Communicate with the F&O Controller, collaborate with production, merchandising, and HR, and maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. CPA (K) or equivalent qualification preferred.
3. Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably in a cost accounting or production finance role.
4. Hands-on experience with ERP systems is highly desirable.
5. Strong analytical skills with a high level of attention to detail.
6. Mid to advanced skills in Excel and/or Google Sheets, including pivot table creation and advanced formulas.
7. Process-oriented, with a clear understanding of manufacturing workflows and cost structures.

How to Apply

1. Interested applicants can submit their applications either in hard copies or soft copies. You can deliver your application at SOKO EPZ Ltd (at the gate) or send them to info@soko-kenya.com on or before 31st December 2025 addressing your application to:

• Human Resource
• SOKO EPZ Ltd (SWATI Investments Limited (EPZ) Compound, Opposite Kikambala Primary School)
• P.O. Box 821-80109
• Kikambala, Kilifi, Kenya