{"id":107461,"date":"2026-08-12T07:37:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:37:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/senior-accountant-real-estate\/"},"modified":"2026-08-12T07:37:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T07:37:06","slug":"senior-accountant-real-estate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/senior-accountant-real-estate\/","title":{"rendered":"Senior Accountant &#8211; Real Estate"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Senior Accountant - Real Estate\", \"description\": \"Job Title:\\nSenior Accountant\\nIndustry:\\nReal Estate\\nLocation:\\nNairobi\\nGross Salary:\\n180K - 200K\\n\\nOur client is an established real estate developer in East Africa. They are looking for a dynamic and Senior Accountant who will be responsible for managing and overseeing accounting operations for the company including property development, property management, rental income, construction projects, and investment properties.\\n\\nThe role will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, effective financial controls, compliance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations, and reliable financial information to support management decision-making.\\nKey Responsibilities\\nFinancial Accounting & Reporting\\nMaintain accurate and complete accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.\\nPrepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.\\nPerform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journals, accruals, provisions, prepayments, depreciation, and other adjustments.\\nPrepare and review general ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.\\nMonitor the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions across the business.\\nPrepare schedules and supporting documentation for external and internal audits.\\nEnsure proper accounting treatment for property acquisitions, disposals, development costs, investment properties, and capital expenditure.\\nReal Estate & Property Accounting\\nMaintain accounting records for individual properties, projects, and developments.\\nMonitor rental income, service charges, deposits, tenant receivables, and other property-related income.\\nReconcile property management accounts and ensure timely posting of tenant and landlord transactions.\\nTrack property operating expenses, maintenance costs, utilities, management fees, and other property-related costs.\\nMonitor construction and development project costs against approved budgets.\\nMaintain accurate records of work-in-progress, capitalized development costs, and completed projects.\\nSupport accounting for property acquisitions, disposals, transfers, valuations, and investment properties.\\nPrepare property-level profitability and performance reports.\\nAccounts Receivable & Payable\\nOversee accounts receivable and payable processes.\\nMonitor tenant and customer balances and follow up on outstanding receivables.\\nReview supplier invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation.\\nEnsure appropriate approvals and accurate coding of expenses.\\nPerform supplier and tenant statement reconciliations.\\nMonitor aged receivables and payables and report significant issues to management.\\nBudgeting & Financial Analysis\\nAssist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts for properties and development projects.\\nCompare actual results against budgets and investigate significant variances.\\nPrepare monthly variance analysis and management commentary.\\nProvide financial analysis to support property acquisitions, developments, disposals, and investment decisions.\\nDevelop property-level financial models and reports where required.\\nSupport cash-flow forecasting and liquidity management.\\nTax & Regulatory Compliance\\nAssist with preparation and filing of applicable tax returns and statutory reports.\\nEnsure compliance with relevant tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.\\nMaintain accurate tax schedules and supporting documentation.\\nLiaise with tax advisors, auditors, regulators, and other external stakeholders as required.\\nMonitor changes in accounting and tax legislation affecting the real estate business.\\nInternal Controls & Audit\\nImplement and maintain effective accounting and financial controls.\\nReview processes to identify financial and operational risks.\\nEnsure appropriate segregation of duties and authorization controls.\\nCoordinate internal and external audit requirements.\\nFollow up on audit findings and ensure timely implementation of agreed corrective actions.\\nIdentify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.\\nCash & Treasury Management\\nMonitor bank balances and daily cash positions.\\nPrepare and maintain bank reconciliations.\\nAssist with cash-flow forecasting and payment planning.\\nMonitor project and property-related cash requirements.\\nEnsure timely settlement of approved supplier, contractor, tax, and other obligations.\\nQualifications & Professional Requirements\\nBachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.\\nProfessional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.\\nMinimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within real estate, property management, construction, investment, or a related industry.\\nDemonstrated experience in financial reporting and general ledger management.\\nExperience with property, project, or development accounting is highly desirable.\\nExperience managing audits, tax compliance, budgeting, and \", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-11\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Corporate Staffing\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-18T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Corporate Staffing<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full-time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-18<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Job Title:<br \/>Senior Accountant<br \/>Industry:<br \/>Real Estate<br \/>Location:<br \/>Nairobi<br \/>Gross Salary:<br \/>180K &#8211; 200K<\/p>\n<p>Our client is an established real estate developer in East Africa. They are looking for a dynamic and Senior Accountant who will be responsible for managing and overseeing accounting operations for the company including property development, property management, rental income, construction projects, and investment properties.<\/p>\n<p>The role will ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, effective financial controls, compliance with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations, and reliable financial information to support management decision-making.<br \/>Key Responsibilities<br \/>Financial Accounting &#038; Reporting<br \/>Maintain accurate and complete accounting records in accordance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.<br \/>Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.<br \/>Perform month-end and year-end closing activities, including journals, accruals, provisions, prepayments, depreciation, and other adjustments.<br \/>Prepare and review general ledger reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.<br \/>Monitor the accuracy and completeness of financial transactions across the business.<br \/>Prepare schedules and supporting documentation for external and internal audits.<br \/>Ensure proper accounting treatment for property acquisitions, disposals, development costs, investment properties, and capital expenditure.<br \/>Real Estate &#038; Property Accounting<br \/>Maintain accounting records for individual properties, projects, and developments.<br \/>Monitor rental income, service charges, deposits, tenant receivables, and other property-related income.<br \/>Reconcile property management accounts and ensure timely posting of tenant and landlord transactions.<br \/>Track property operating expenses, maintenance costs, utilities, management fees, and other property-related costs.<br \/>Monitor construction and development project costs against approved budgets.<br \/>Maintain accurate records of work-in-progress, capitalized development costs, and completed projects.<br \/>Support accounting for property acquisitions, disposals, transfers, valuations, and investment properties.<br \/>Prepare property-level profitability and performance reports.<br \/>Accounts Receivable &#038; Payable<br \/>Oversee accounts receivable and payable processes.<br \/>Monitor tenant and customer balances and follow up on outstanding receivables.<br \/>Review supplier invoices, payment requests, and supporting documentation.<br \/>Ensure appropriate approvals and accurate coding of expenses.<br \/>Perform supplier and tenant statement reconciliations.<br \/>Monitor aged receivables and payables and report significant issues to management.<br \/>Budgeting &#038; Financial Analysis<br \/>Assist in preparing annual budgets and periodic forecasts for properties and development projects.<br \/>Compare actual results against budgets and investigate significant variances.<br \/>Prepare monthly variance analysis and management commentary.<br \/>Provide financial analysis to support property acquisitions, developments, disposals, and investment decisions.<br \/>Develop property-level financial models and reports where required.<br \/>Support cash-flow forecasting and liquidity management.<br \/>Tax &#038; Regulatory Compliance<br \/>Assist with preparation and filing of applicable tax returns and statutory reports.<br \/>Ensure compliance with relevant tax laws, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.<br \/>Maintain accurate tax schedules and supporting documentation.<br \/>Liaise with tax advisors, auditors, regulators, and other external stakeholders as required.<br \/>Monitor changes in accounting and tax legislation affecting the real estate business.<br \/>Internal Controls &#038; Audit<br \/>Implement and maintain effective accounting and financial controls.<br \/>Review processes to identify financial and operational risks.<br \/>Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and authorization controls.<br \/>Coordinate internal and external audit requirements.<br \/>Follow up on audit findings and ensure timely implementation of agreed corrective actions.<br \/>Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting accuracy, and operational efficiency.<br \/>Cash &#038; Treasury Management<br \/>Monitor bank balances and daily cash positions.<br \/>Prepare and maintain bank reconciliations.<br \/>Assist with cash-flow forecasting and payment planning.<br \/>Monitor project and property-related cash requirements.<br \/>Ensure timely settlement of approved supplier, contractor, tax, and other obligations.<br \/>Qualifications &#038; Professional Requirements<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.<br \/>Professional accounting qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent is strongly preferred.<br \/>Minimum 5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably within real estate, property management, construction, investment, or a related industry.<br \/>Demonstrated experience in financial reporting and general ledger management.<br \/>Experience with property, project, or development accounting is highly desirable.<br \/>Experience managing audits, tax compliance, budgeting, and financial analysis.<br \/>Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.<br \/>Good understanding of real estate accounting, including property development costs, investment properties, rental income, and capital expenditure.<br \/>Strong Excel skills, including PivotTables, lookups, financial analysis, and reporting.<br \/>Experience with ERP\/accounting systems such as Xero or Sage<br \/>Ability to analyze large volumes of financial data and identify discrepancies.<br \/>Good understanding of budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial controls.<br \/>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br \/>High level of accuracy and attention to detail.<br \/>Strong financial and commercial awareness.<br \/>Excellent organization and time-management skills.<br \/>Ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.<br \/>Strong communication and interpersonal skills.<br \/>Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.<br \/>High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.<br \/>Ability to work effectively with property managers, project managers, contractors, auditors, management, and external stakeholders.<br \/>Strong commitment to continuous improvement.<br \/>How to Apply<br \/>If you are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject (Senior Accountant &#8211; Real Estate) to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 17th Aug 2026<\/p>\n<p>NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your interest and thank you for applying<\/p>\n<p>Corporate Staffing Service never asks candidates to pay any money or pay for tests at any stage of the recruitment process.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Apply Now<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jobsinkenya.co.ke\/job\/senior-accountant-real-estate\/?form=apply#wpjb-scroll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: JobsInKenya<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-18 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: Corporate Staffing Location: Nairobi Job Type: Full-time Apply Before: 2026-08-18 Job Description Job Title:Senior AccountantIndustry:Real EstateLocation:NairobiGross Salary:180K &#8211; 200K Our client is an established real estate developer in East Africa. 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