Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer,
Industry:
Furniture,
Gross
Salary: Kshs 250-300k,
Our
client is one of Kenya’s largest furniture retailers, looking to hire a Finance
Manager who will be responsible for supervising
and monitoring the activities of accounting, reporting and the reconciliation
functions of the department, as well as overseeing financial reporting in
accordance with the accounting standards and the relevant government
regulations.
Responsibilities and duties
- Preparation of monthly management accounts and
circulation to the board
- Analysis of SAP accounts to identify irregular
transactions and obtain explanations
- Prepare and maintain undelivered sales invoices
report monthly branch wise and combined
- Keeping track of advance payments to suppliers
monthly
- Monitoring cashflow performance monthly
- Preparation of the budget for the year
- Comparison of monthly management accounts
against budget for any inconsistencies
- Comparison of Year-to-date performance against
budget for any inconsistencies
- Comparison of Year-to-date performance against
prior year balances for any inconsistencies
- Comparison of monthly management accounts to
prior year balances for any inconsistencies
- Monitoring the daily cash position of the
company
- Review of the daily bank reconciliations
- Ensuring timely completion of and review of
monthly bank reconciliations
- Ensuring the accuracy of financial documents, as
well as their compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
- Regular monitoring of SAP postings and
recordings in correct accounts and periods
- Reviewing tax returns and ensuring that taxes
are paid properly and on time
- Coordinating with tax consultants on tax
payments, computations and compliance
- Coordinating with the accounts team and tax
consultants on any KRA related matters
- Overseeing the finance of real estate projects
whilst coordinating with contractors on invoices and payments
- Coordinating with the auditors for the annual
financial audit
- Preparing forecasts for banking facilities and
coordinating with the banks for facility renewals
- Evaluating financial operations to recommend
best-practices, identify issues and strategize solutions, and help
organizations run efficiently
- Ensuring the goals and obligations of the
company are met
- Maintaining efficiency and effectiveness at all
departments and branches
- Reviewing all supplier payments made
- Ensuring timely debtors & creditors
reconciliations are done
- Monitoring and evaluating monthly petty cash
expenses
- Ensuring and adhering to company policies and
KRA regulations.
- Assisting on financial statements, internal
& external Audits, KRA audits & queries and compliance audits /
VAA inconsistencies / Vat exemptions.
- Ensuring timely submission of relevant taxes:
PAYE / WHT/ VAT / levies / duties.
- Providing data and information to investors,
directors and relevant managers.
- Perform any other duties as may be required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- CPA (K) / ACCA
qualification is mandatory.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in
finance and accounting, with at least 3 years in a managerial or
supervisory role.
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, relevant tax laws, and
financial reporting standards.
- Hands-on experience with SAP or other ERP
systems.
- Proven experience in budgeting, financial
analysis, and cashflow management.
- Strong leadership, team management, and people
development skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal
skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- High integrity, strong decision-making ability,
and sound business judgment.
How to Apply
If you
are up to the challenge and possess the necessary qualifications and
experience, please send your CV only quoting the job title on the email subject
(Finance Manager) to jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 5th
December 2025
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If
you do not receive any communication from us within two weeks of your
application, kindly consider your application unsuccessful. We appreciate your
interest and thank you for applying
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