Accounting, Compliance & Payroll

Reliable financial support that keeps your organization compliant and focused on growth

Managing accounting records, statutory filings, payroll obligations, and regulatory reporting can place significant pressure on internal teams. Baker Tilly Kenya provides dependable accounting, compliance, and payroll services that strengthen reporting accuracy while allowing organizations to focus on their core operations.

Our services are designed for corporates, development partners, NGOs, and growing enterprises seeking efficient financial management support aligned with Kenyan regulatory requirements and international reporting expectations.

Accounting and bookkeeping services

Accurate financial information supports better decisions and stronger governance. Our accounting services provide structured reporting frameworks tailored to your organization’s needs.

Our services include:

  • Bookkeeping up to financial statement preparation
  • Preparation of management accounts
  • Bank reconciliations and ledger maintenance
  • Fixed asset register management
  • Budgeting and cash flow forecasting
  • Financial reporting framework support
  • Preparation of statutory financial statements

We ensure your financial information remains reliable, timely, and decision-ready.

Statutory compliance and regulatory reporting

Organizations operating in Kenya must meet multiple statutory reporting obligations across tax, payroll, and corporate compliance frameworks. We help clients meet these obligations efficiently and accurately.

Our compliance support includes:

  • Monthly VAT return preparation and filing
  • Withholding tax reporting
  • PAYE compliance
  • Social security deductions (NSSF)
  • Health insurance deductions (NHIF)
  • Income tax returns (provisional and final)
  • Excise duty returns preparation
  • Statutory payroll filings and reporting

Our teams monitor regulatory changes to ensure continued compliance with evolving requirements.

Payroll administration services

Payroll management requires accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous compliance with employment legislation and tax regulations. We provide comprehensive payroll support tailored to organizations of all sizes.

Our payroll services include:

  • Payroll processing and payslip preparation
  • Paye calculations and submissions
  • Statutory deductions administration
  • Employee benefit reporting support
  • Pension scheme administration support
  • Year-end payroll reporting
  • Payroll compliance reviews

Our payroll solutions reduce administrative burden while strengthening internal control over employee-related reporting.

Accounting outsourcing solutions

Outsourcing accounting functions allows organizations to improve efficiency while maintaining strong financial oversight.

We support organizations through:

  • Outsourced finance department support
  • Preparation of periodic management reports
  • Compliance monitoring programmes
  • Financial policy implementation support
  • Reporting system strengthening
  • Donor financial reporting support

Our flexible service model allows organizations to scale accounting support as their needs evolve.

Support for donor-funded programmes and NGOs

Baker Tilly Kenya has extensive experience supporting donor-funded programmes and international organizations with financial reporting and compliance obligations.

Our services include:

  • Grant financial reporting
  • Expenditure tracking support
  • Donor compliance reporting
  • Payroll administration for project staff
  • Financial systems strengthening
  • Audit readiness preparation

We support organizations operating across multi-country programmes throughout East Africa.

Partner-led support with regional capability

Our accounting, compliance, and payroll specialists work closely with organizations across Kenya, Somalia, Rwanda, and Uganda to deliver consistent financial reporting support aligned with regulatory expectations and international standards.

Through collaboration with the global Baker Tilly network, we provide scalable solutions that adapt to changing organizational needs.

Get in touch with our experts

Stephen Mutunga

Manager - BPO

Rishi Bhandari

Partner - Private Sector