Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant

Nairobi, Kenya

Join a global leader where your financial expertise drives impact! As a Senior Accountant, you’ll be at the heart of strategic decision-making—overseeing accounting functions, ensuring accurate reporting, and managing treasury activities that keep the business moving forward. If you’re detail-oriented, tech-savvy, and passionate about shaping financial excellence, this is your chance to grow with a company that values innovation, sustainability, and legacy. Ready to make your mark?

Your key responsibilities

Oversee and manage general accounting functions (AP, AR, general ledger, taxes).
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
Support quarterly and year-end audits and corporate financial controls audits.
Manage local treasury activities (cash reporting, forecasting, forex, funding) and maintain bank relationships.
Ensure compliance with key internal control systems (ICS) and corporate investment policy for financial assets and capex approvals.
Assess current practices, recommend improvements, and perform ad hoc analysis/projects.

We offer

Work in a global organization that values teamwork, continuous learning, and your professional development.
We prioritize both physical and mental health, creating an environment where you can thrive.
Be part of a company where sustainability isn’t just a claim—it’s embedded in our strategy and purpose.
Every employee is equally valued and respected, regardless of background, beliefs, or identity.
We learn from each other, celebrate diversity, and work together to bring progress to life and create a better future.
Your financial expertise will help shape decisions that drive innovation and long-term success.

You bring

University degree in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent experience at the relevant level).
Minimum of 2+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Advanced computer skills in MS Office, accounting software, and databases.
Ability to plan, organize, and maintain confidentiality.
Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Our application process

Interested in this role? Then please apply online only via our career portal.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

Inclusion, belonging and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.