Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Project Accountant

Cost & Management AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTatu City, KenyaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
A minimum of 6 years of experience in project accounting.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
A strong understanding of project budgeting and cost control.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with construction project teams to gather and verify financial data.
Ensure all actual project costs are accurately recorded in the accounting system.
Monitor project budgets and flag discrepancies or variances to management.
Prepare monthly financial reports and forecasts for ongoing projects.
Support project managers with financial insights and budget tracking.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and support project audits.
Maintain proper documentation for all project-related financial transactions.
Collaborate with IT and finance teams to enhance project management systems.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Desired Qualifications

CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.
Experience in real estate management and construction project accounting is a strong advantage.

Project Accountant

Tatu City · Tatu City, Kenya · Full-time · Posted 2025-08-29

Workplace: on_site

Department: Finance Department

Description

The Project Accountant is responsible for mainly supporting the financial management of construction and real estate projects. This role involves close collaboration with construction project teams to ensure accurate recording of actual expenditures, monitoring of project budgets, and timely identification and reporting of variances. The Project Accountant plays a key role in maintaining financial integrity and supporting project delivery through effective cost control and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with construction project teams to gather and verify financial data.
Ensure all actual project costs are accurately recorded in the accounting system.
Monitor project budgets and flag any discrepancies or variances to management
Prepare monthly financial reports and forecasts for ongoing projects.
Support project managers with financial insights and budget tracking.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
Assist in the preparation of audit schedules and support project audits.
Maintain proper documentation for all project-related financial transactions.
Collaborate with IT and finance teams to enhance project management systems.
Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

Requirements

Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification is an advantage.
Minimum of 6 years’ experience in project accounting.
Experience in real estate management and construction project accounting is a strong advantage.
Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Strong understanding of project budgeting and cost control.

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About the Company

Tatu City

Special Economic Zone for industrial development

Tatu City develops Kenya’s first operational Special Economic Zone (SEZ) and a 5,000-acre mixed-use city created by Rendeavour. It provides infrastructure-ready plots and fully developed spaces across industrial, residential, office, and educational uses within an SEZ designed to ease permits and services for businesses, backed by international investors. It differentiates itself by offering a government-recognized SEZ plus a complete ecosystem—homes, offices, schools, and recreation—within one regulated, long-term project. Its goal is to accelerate Kenya’s economic growth by attracting investment and enabling companies to set up, hire people, and expand, aligned with Vision 2030.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Nakuru, Kenya
Founded: 2008

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