Finance Officer

This role is suited to an individual who is proactive organized and capable of supporting sound financial management while contributing to operational efficiency and business growth.

• Manage the organizations day-to-day financial operations including invoicing payments reconciliations payroll and cash flow.
  

• Prepare accurate monthly quarterly and annual financial and management reports.
  

• Develop monitor and review budgets forecasts and financial performance against approved targets.
  

• Ensure compliance with accounting standards tax legislation statutory requirements and internal financial policies.
  

• Maintain accurate financial records and oversee accounts payable and receivable processes.
  

• Conduct financial analysis and provide insights to support strategic planning and business decision-making.
  

• Prepare and submit statutory returns and support tax planning and regulatory compliance.
  

• Liaise with external auditors accountants financial institutions and regulatory authorities on financial matters.
  

• Develop implement and continuously improve financial policies procedures and internal controls.
  

• Provide financial guidance on budgeting costing forecasting and resource allocation to support operational and business objectives.
  

• Diploma or Bachelors Degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field.
  

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
  

• CPA foundation level (or equivalent accounting qualification).
  

• Working knowledge of QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets including formulas pivot tables formatting and basic reporting.
  

• Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs Drive and Gmail).
  

• Working knowledge of Kenyan tax requirements including VAT and Withholding Tax.
  

• Experience in account reconciliations invoice validation and verification against contracts and agreed rates.
  

• Strong numerical accuracy attention to detail and ability to manage high transaction volumes.
  

• Excellent ability to learn new systems quickly think critically to solve complex financial problems and adapt in a fast-paced environment
  

• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
  

• CPA-K certification or active progression beyond CPA foundation level
  

• Experience in the travel logistics fleet management security or professional services industries.
  

• Experience supporting external audits and coordinating with auditors.
  

• Working knowledge of ERP or accounting systems such as Xero Sage or SAP Business One.
  

• Experience with multi-entity bookkeeping and inter-company reconciliations.
  

• Skills in budgeting variance analysis management reporting and financial data analysis.
  

• Familiarity with M-Pesa for Business bank reconciliations and statutory submissions through iTax NSSF and SHIF.