Summary: Finance Officer role at Lady Askari in Nairobi, managing financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and compliance. Requires a Diploma/Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with 3+ years’ experience, CPA foundation level, and proficiency in QuickBooks and MS Excel. Full-time, on-site role.
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Finance Officer to support the organization’s financial operations and ensure accurate financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting or finance, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
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.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage the organization’s 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.
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor’s 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- 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.
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