• To drive financial accuracy, integrity, and compliance by overseeing financial reporting, managing core accounting functions, and supporting strategic decision-making through robust financial insights and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & MIS
• Prepare and present monthly MIS reports, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and variance analysis
• Provide actionable insights to management to support business performance and cost optimization
• Monitor financial KPIs and highlight risks and opportunities
• Accounts Receivable & Payable
• Oversee end-to-end AR/AP processes, ensuring timely invoicing, collections, and supplier payments
• Perform regular reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
• Strengthen credit control processes and manage aging reports
• Inventory & Cost Accounting
• Manage inventory accounting, stock valuation, and reconciliation across multiple business units
• Ensure accuracy in cost allocation, stock movements, and reporting
• Work closely with operations to minimize stock variances and losses
• Taxation & Compliance
• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan tax regulations, including VAT, Withholding Tax WHT, and other statutory obligations
• Prepare and file accurate tax returns within deadlines
• Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities as required
• Financial Close & Controls
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures
• Support audit processes and implement recommendations for continuous improvement
• Stakeholder Management
• Act as a key liaison between finance and business units, including suppliers and partners
• Leverage language skills to facilitate smooth communication and negotiations with regional stakeholders

Candidate Profile:

• Qualified CPA / ACCA / CA, Inter CA, MBA Finance
• 5–8 years of relevant experience
• Strong in MIS, reporting, and Excel/ERP systems
• Language Skills: English, Swahili, Hindi, Gujarati, Punjabi.
• Candidates with experience in trading, logistics, petroleum, or FMCG sectors are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates who are non-Kenyan passport holders and possess permanent residency are encouraged to apply.