Fair Chain Workforce is an organization dedicated to advancing sustainable employment opportunities, particularly in underserved communities. The company focuses on creating dignified jobs that prioritize fair wages, safe working conditions, and environmental responsibility. Its mission revolves around empowering workers through transparent supply chains and ethical business practices. The team collaborates with local partners to implement programs that foster economic resilience and social equity. Additionally, Fair Chain Workforce ensures compliance with labor laws and promotes continuous improvement in workforce development initiatives.
Fair Chain Workforce establishes a global workforce model that prioritizes fairness and sustainability by linking highly skilled, audit-trained accounting professionals in Kenya with reputable accounting firms in the Netherlands.
Our team in Nairobi collaborates exclusively with Dutch accounting firms, delivering expert accounting, compilation, and financial reporting services tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
We prioritize the creation of streamlined, standardized, and audit-ready financial documentation that fully complies with Dutch regulatory standards. Our dynamic workplace fosters a results-oriented culture, emphasizing accountability, operational efficiency, and unwavering quality.
Top Performers Only
This position seeks high-performing audit seniors and assistant managers, particularly those with Big 4 training, to leverage their expertise in a challenging environment.
We are specifically looking for:
Professionals holding positions at the Senior Associate or Assistant Manager level—or equivalent roles within a premier organization—are sought.
Completed your Advanced CPA (CPA-K) designation with distinction.
Professional candidates must demonstrate the ability to oversee numerous year-end files autonomously while ensuring strict adherence to deadlines and maintaining the highest standards of quality.
This role offers a strategic career progression for audit professionals seeking to shift from audit testing and review to assuming complete responsibility for financial reporting deliverables. Designed exclusively for experienced candidates, this position requires prior audit expertise and is not intended for entry-level applicants.
You will assume a pivotal position within our organization, contributing to key initiatives and driving strategic outcomes. This role requires a proven ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and implement actionable solutions to enhance operational efficiency and business performance. The ideal candidate must possess strong leadership skills, exceptional problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to collaborate effectively across departments. Additionally, you will be responsible for overseeing project timelines, ensuring adherence to budget constraints, and delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced environment.
As a Senior Accountant, you will assume complete responsibility for preparing year-end financial statements and ensuring accurate reporting for clients based in the Netherlands.
You will prepare the final reporting deliverables and ensure the technical precision of financial statements, though audits will not fall within your responsibilities.
Your work includes:
Analyzing financial documentation to pinpoint discrepancies, errors, or potential financial risks is a key responsibility of this role.
Executing final modifications, including accruals, provisions, and reclassifications, to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance with established accounting standards.
Transforming audited accounting records into financial statements and condensed reports that adhere to Dutch regulatory standards.
Managing numerous year-end files concurrently within a fast-paced, deadline-oriented setting requires meticulous organization and efficiency. This role demands the ability to prioritize tasks effectively while ensuring all documentation is processed accurately and submitted on schedule. Proficiency in handling multiple concurrent projects with precision and adaptability is essential to meet critical end-of-year deadlines.
Delivering meticulously prepared and thoroughly documented files, ready for review, with precision and accuracy ensured at every stage.
Dedicated to enhancing operational efficiency, maintaining high standards in documentation, and ensuring timely completion of tasks.
Professional communication with Dutch accountants is required, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and adherence to established protocols. This role involves maintaining effective correspondence and interactions to facilitate seamless collaboration and accurate financial reporting. Strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness are essential to navigate professional relationships within the Dutch accounting environment.
This position demands technical precision while emphasizing rapid execution and individual accountability.
What You Bring
Qualified CPA-K professionals seeking advanced expertise are required for this role, with a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles and adherence to regulatory standards being essential.
With a minimum of six years of audit experience in a public practice setting, preferably with a Big 4 firm or another top-tier organization, candidates should meet this requirement.
Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of the complete accounting cycle and financial reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Individuals should possess practical experience in managing year-end financial files, conducting audit procedures, and maintaining comprehensive working paper documentation.
Demonstrates exceptional self-motivation and the capacity to deliver high-quality results with minimal supervision. Exhibits a strong commitment to maintaining precision and efficiency in all assigned tasks.
Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills and a proactive approach to managing timelines with a strong sense of accountability for meeting deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel at an advanced level and possessing strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Proficiency in cloud-based accounting platforms, with a preference for Exact Online and familiarity with QuickBooks, Xero, or comparable systems, is required.
Demonstrates the ability to rapidly acquire and apply expertise in Dutch GAAP (RJ) standards.
What We Offer
A competitive salary, aligned with Big 4 standards, will be provided, with compensation determined by both professional experience and individual performance metrics.
Professional Rewriting:
Familiarity with Dutch accounting firms and experience serving international clients are essential attributes for this role.
Professionally tailored onboarding and training initiatives are provided, focusing on Dutch GAAP (RJ), internal systems, and client-specific requirements.
A dynamic setting emphasizing excellence and responsibility, dedicated to fostering professional development.
Fair Chain Workforce offers extensive and enduring professional growth prospects for dedicated employees. The organization provides long-term career pathways designed to foster sustained development and advancement.
A dynamic and expanding Nairobi office characterized by robust local leadership and fruitful international partnerships.
Please submit your CV along with a concise cover letter to people@fairchainworkforce.com.
Experienced and highly skilled Senior Accountant sought to manage financial operations for Dutch clients, operating at a Big 4 level of expertise. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting knowledge, proficiency in Dutch and international financial reporting standards, and a track record of delivering accurate and timely financial statements. Responsibilities include overseeing month-end close processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial insights to support client decision-making. The role demands exceptional analytical abilities, leadership qualities, and the capacity to mentor junior team members while maintaining a client-focused approach.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
6 years
