Fair Chain Workforce specializes in providing innovative workforce solutions that drive sustainable and ethical employment practices. Committed to fostering fair labor conditions and economic empowerment, the organization partners with businesses to create inclusive opportunities while prioritizing transparency and accountability. Dedicated to bridging gaps in traditional employment models, Fair Chain Workforce designs tailored programs that align with both employer needs and workforce development goals, ensuring long-term success for individuals and organizations alike.
Fair Chain Workforce fosters a fair and sustainable global workforce model by linking audit-trained accountants from Kenya, recognized for their high performance, with accounting firms based in the Netherlands.
Based in Nairobi, our team specializes in providing Dutch accounting firms with premium accounting, compilation, and financial reporting services tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
We prioritize the preparation of accurate, 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 in all deliverables.
Top Performers Only
The position seeks experienced audit professionals at the senior and assistant manager levels, particularly those with Big 4 training, who have demonstrated exceptional performance consistently.
We are specifically looking for:
Seasoned professionals holding positions at the Senior Associate or Assistant Manager level—or occupying an equivalent role within a premier organization—are encouraged to apply.
Completed the Advanced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential or the Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K), ensuring compliance with rigorous professional accounting standards and ethical guidelines.
Professionals capable of autonomously overseeing multiple year-end documentation projects while ensuring strict adherence to deadlines and maintaining exceptional standards.
This opportunity represents a strategic career progression from audit into financial reporting, specifically designed for audit professionals aiming to assume complete responsibility for financial reporting deliverables. It targets individuals with substantial audit experience rather than entry-level candidates, as the role requires a strong foundation in audit methodologies and financial oversight.
Your Role
As a Senior Accountant, you will assume complete responsibility for executing year-end financial consolidations and preparing accurate financial statements for clients based in the Netherlands.
You will prepare final reporting outputs and ensure the technical accuracy of financial statements rather than conducting audits.
Your work includes:
Responsibilities include examining financial records to detect discrepancies or potential risks, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established accounting standards. This involves a meticulous analysis of transactions, reconciliation of accounts, and thorough assessment of financial data to mitigate errors or fraudulent activities.
Executing final modifications, including accruals, provisions, and reclassifications, to ensure financial records are precise and compliant.
Transforming audited accounting records into Dutch regulatory-compliant financial statements and condensed reports ensures adherence to local statutory frameworks while maintaining clarity and precision in financial disclosures.
Managing several year-end files concurrently within a time-sensitive, structured framework presents challenges that demand meticulous organization and adherence to strict deadlines.
Delivering meticulously prepared and thoroughly documented files, ready for review, with precision and attention to detail, is essential.
Continuously enhancing operational efficiency, ensuring the highest standards in documentation quality, and optimizing turnaround times.
Professionally liaising with Dutch accountants forms a core responsibility of this role. This includes maintaining clear, concise, and respectful correspondence, ensuring all interactions adhere to established protocols. The incumbent must demonstrate proficiency in both written and verbal communication, adapting tone and content to suit diverse professional contexts. Fluency in Dutch and English is essential to facilitate seamless collaboration and accurate information exchange.
This position demands technical precision alongside a relentless commitment to rapid execution and personal accountability.
What You Bring
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with advanced qualifications is required for this position. The ideal candidate will possess a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting standards. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role. Responsibilities include preparing and reviewing financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial guidance to senior management. The candidate should have experience in auditing, tax planning, and risk management, along with excellent communication and leadership abilities.
With a minimum of six years of audit experience in public practice, ideally within a Big 4 or top-tier firm, candidates should demonstrate a strong background in the field.
Proficient in executing the complete accounting cycle and preparing financial statements in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
Proficiency in handling year-end financial statements, executing audits, and maintaining detailed working paper documentation is required.
Proven capability to operate autonomously while maintaining exceptional levels of efficiency and precision in all tasks.
Accomplishes tasks with meticulous planning and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.
Proficient in Excel, including advanced functions and data analysis, coupled with strong proficiency in both written and spoken English.
Proficiency in cloud-based accounting platforms is required, with a preference for Exact Online; QuickBooks, Xero, or comparable systems are also suitable.
Individuals must demonstrate a strong aptitude for rapidly acquiring in-depth knowledge of Dutch GAAP (RJ) standards.
What We Offer
A highly competitive salary, benchmarked against Big 4 standards, will be offered, with compensation determined by professional experience and individual performance.
Professional Rewriting:
Experience collaborating with Dutch accounting firms and serving international clients is required.
Onboarding and training are organized in accordance with Dutch GAAP (RJ), relevant systems, and specific client requirements.
We foster a dynamic, results-driven workplace that emphasizes excellence and accountability, providing ample opportunities for professional advancement.
Fair Chain Workforce presents numerous prospects for sustained career advancement, fostering an environment where professional growth and long-term development are prioritized. The organization emphasizes stability, enabling employees to build enduring expertise while contributing to meaningful initiatives. Structured pathways for progression are designed to support individuals in achieving their long-term career objectives, ensuring alignment with both personal aspirations and organizational goals.
A dynamic and expanding Nairobi-based office, characterized by robust local leadership and seamless international cooperation, seeks to leverage its growing capabilities.
Please submit your curriculum vitae along with a brief cover letter to people@fairchainworkforce.com.
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Accountant with Big 4-level expertise to oversee financial operations for our Dutch clients. The ideal candidate will possess advanced accounting knowledge, strong analytical skills, and the ability to manage complex financial reporting requirements. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with Dutch and international accounting standards, preparing consolidated financial statements, and providing strategic financial insights to senior management. The role demands proficiency in ERP systems, excellent communication skills, and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, preferably within a Big 4 firm. Additionally, fluency in Dutch and English is required, along with a commitment to maintaining the highest ethical standards in financial practices.
Qualifications
MBA/MSc/MA , Professional Certificate
Experience Required
6 years
