Position Overview
The
Finance Officer will support Farsight Africa Group’s
financial management and operational functions by overseeing accounting
processes, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and financial controls.
The role involves managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring statutory
compliance, supporting audits, preparing management reports, and contributing
to organizational financial planning and strategy.
The
successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity,
supporting project financial management, and ensuring compliance with donor,
statutory, and organizational requirements. The position requires strong
analytical, reporting, and organizational skills with extensive experience in
finance and accounting operations.
Key Responsibilities
Financial
Management and Accounting:
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable,
accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
- Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Maintain proper accounting records and financial documentation.
- Process payments, invoices, expense reports, and financial
transactions.
- Monitor cash flow and maintain banking relationships.
- Prepare payroll and ensure timely statutory deductions and
remittances
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
- Conduct financial analysis and provide management with financial
insights and recommendations.
Compliance
and Audit:
- Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws, statutory regulations, and
financial reporting standards.
- Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, corporate tax, and other statutory
returns.
- Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required
documentation.
- Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.
- Monitor compliance with donor and project financial requirements
where applicable.
Reporting
Responsibilities:
- Prepare management accounts and financial reports for senior
leadership.
- Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance.
- Support commercial and operational planning through financial
reporting and analysis.
- Maintain and monitor financial plans, schedules, and expenditures.
- Document and archive all financial records and supporting
documentation.
- Provide administrative and finance support as required.
- Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a
related financial field.
- CPA(K) qualification is mandatory.
- ACCA certification is required.
- Minimum of 7+ years proven experience in finance and accounting
roles.
- Experience working within consulting firms, development
organizations, NGOs, or the public sector will be an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax regulations and statutory compliance
requirements.
- Proficiency in accounting systems and financial management software.
- Strong analytical, budgeting, and financial reporting skills.
- Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
- Experience in donor-funded project financial management will be an
added advantage.
How to Apply
Interested
candidates should submit their CV and a brief cover letter to the Farsight HR
email with the subject line: “Finance Officer – Application” Applications
will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Submit
to: jobs@farsightafrica.com
Apply
by: 15th May 2026
