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Accountant at Progressive Credit
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Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 1 day ago (29 Sep 2026) Deadline: 12 Oct 2026 Updated about 4 hours ago
How to Apply
Send your CV to careers@progressivecr.com by 12 October 2026.
Job Description
The accountant will prepare and maintain accurate financial statements and management accounts on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. They will perform bank, mobile‑money and loan portfolio reconciliations while ensuring regulatory and tax compliance. The role includes budgeting support, cash‑flow forecasting, internal‑control oversight and audit preparation. A CPA(K) and a bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting with 3–5 years of relevant experience are required.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related field
- • CPA(K) certification is mandatory
- • 3–5 years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in microfinance
- • Strong analytical and numerical skills
- • Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports
- • Produce timely management accounts within 5‑10 days after month‑end
- • Reconcile bank, mobile‑money, loan portfolio and general ledger entries
- • Account for loan interest, fees, provisions and write‑offs
- • Ensure compliance with regulatory and tax requirements
- • Support budgeting and variance analysis
- • Maintain strong internal controls
- • Assist with audit documentation and preparation
- • Monitor cash flows and provide forecasts
- • Keep accounting records up‑to‑date