Overview

Africa Accounting Advisory Group is a Japanese accounting and consulting firm operating across several African markets, including Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, Mauritius, and South Africa. The firm provides accounting, taxation, corporate, and business advisory services to Japanese and international companies operating in Africa.

The Senior Accountant will support clients with accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, bookkeeping, and business advisory activities. The role involves preparing and reviewing financial records, handling statutory tax obligations, supporting client engagements, and working with regional teams on assignments across different African markets.

The position is based in Kimironko, Kigali, and requires an experienced accounting professional who can work independently, communicate effectively with clients, and maintain accurate financial records.

Why This Opportunity Matters

This opportunity is relevant to experienced accounting professionals who want to work in a consulting environment serving businesses across multiple African markets.

The position provides exposure to accounting, taxation, financial reporting, corporate services, and business advisory work. It may also allow the successful candidate to develop experience working with international clients, regional accounting teams, cloud-based accounting systems, and technology-supported financial processes.

Candidates with CPA Rwanda certification may have an advantage during the recruitment process, as the organization has specifically identified the qualification as strongly preferred.

Application Tips

Applicants should make sure their CV clearly demonstrates at least five years of relevant professional experience in accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, or auditing.

It is useful to highlight experience with:

Financial statement preparation and review
Tax compliance and statutory returns
PAYE, RSSB, WHT, VAT, and CIT
Bookkeeping and accounting records
Client accounting and advisory services
Auditing or financial review
Accounting software and cloud-based systems
Client communication and relationship management

Applicants holding a CPA Rwanda qualification should clearly include it in their CV because the announcement states that CPA Rwanda candidates will be given priority during the recruitment process.

The application should also demonstrate strong English communication, organization, time management, and attention to financial accuracy.

Responsibilities

Respond to client inquiries and provide professional accounting and tax support.

Prepare, maintain, and review bookkeeping records.

Prepare and file PAYE, RSSB contributions, WHT, VAT, CIT, and other applicable statutory returns.

Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements.

Support corporate income tax filings and related compliance activities.

Research and interpret applicable tax laws, regulations, and practical guidelines.

Provide accounting, taxation, and business advisory support to clients.

Support accounting, bookkeeping, tax, and advisory engagements across multiple African countries in collaboration with regional teams.

Organize accounting documentation and maintain accurate cloud-based financial records.

Support business development and marketing activities where required.

Visit clients and contribute to building long-term professional relationships.

Support company incorporation and corporate secretarial assignments.

Assist with due diligence, mergers and acquisitions advisory, and business expansion projects.

Use cloud accounting systems and AI-supported tools to improve operational efficiency.

Perform other accounting and advisory duties assigned by the manager.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

At least 5 years of professional experience in accounting, taxation, bookkeeping, or auditing.

Strong knowledge of accounting principles and taxation.

Good written and spoken English.

Strong communication skills.

Good time management and organizational abilities.

Ability to maintain accurate financial records and handle confidential financial information professionally.

Ability to work with clients and collaborate with regional teams.

Experience with accounting software or cloud-based accounting systems is relevant to the role.

CPA Rwanda certification is strongly preferred. Candidates holding a CPA Rwanda qualification will be given priority during the recruitment process.

How to Apply

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their applications no later than 31 August 2026.

Applicants should click the "Apply" button on the original recruitment listing and complete the application process as instructed.