Job Summary
The role holder will be
responsible for ensuring harmonisation of group reporting and presentation of
financial information that conforms to IFRS and aligns very closely with
Liberty Holdings Limited standards and Standard Bank Group. The role holder will
work closely with the Finance heads in the operating entities.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting
& Reporting
- Review
and ensure financial disclosures from various entities are credible for
group consolidation
- In
conjunction with Group IFRS, ensure uniformity of Liberty Kenya Group
reporting and disclosures.
- Take
lead in the implementation of new accounting policies and reporting
standards.
- Key
Group resource for consolidation through HFM.
- Support
Opcos finance teams with resolving all HFM queries in liaison with LHL
Group finance teams.
- Review
the GL mapping to HFM for consistency with LHL Group
- Support
Opco finance teams in migration from SAP ECC to S4HANA
- Coordinate
materials from all stakeholders required for group annual integrated
report.
- Use
of Workiva as the primary tool for preparing LKH Plc group annual
financial statements for local statutory reporting
- Pack
reporting to Group Finance within deadlines for Liberty Holdings
consolidation reporting
- Ensure
controls are adequate and effective.
- Liaise
with independent auditors and ensure interim and final reviews are
properly coordinated.
- Business
strategic reviews including financial modelling, going concern assessments
and assessments for capital adequacy.
- Preparation
of Financial results publication “Press releases” for both interim and
Full year.
- Generate
financial metrics for use in the integrated report.
- Ensure
intercompany balances are kept always reconciled.
- Board
papers preparation.
- Responsible
for day-to-day LKH Plc financial operations.
- Any
other LKH functions that may be assigned.
Administrative
- Provide
overall leadership and oversight of the administrative function across the
operating entities.
- Ensure
the effective planning, monitoring, and utilization of approved
administrative budgets.
- Manage
the end-to-end records management and archiving process, ensuring proper
storage, retrieval, retention, and disposal of documents in compliance
with company policies.
- Collaborate
with the finance teams within the operating entities to ensure effective
administration, maintenance, and operational support of branch facilities
and resources
- Implement,
and monitor compliance administrative policies, procedures, and controls
to enhance operational efficiency and governance
- Ensure
the availability and optimal utilization of office assets, equipment, and
facilities across all operating entities
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in business, finance or accounting (or relevant field)
- Professional
qualifications (CPA or ACCA)15 years’ experience in finance, five of which
should be in senior management
Experience
- 5
years’ experience in Executive Management
- 5
years Reporting experience.
- Experience
in the insurance industry will be an added advantage
Competencies
- Strategic
and Commercial Acumen
- Insurance
and Financial Expertise
- Business
Analytics and Decision-Making
- Leadership
and People Management
- Innovation
and Digital Agility
- Communication,
Influence and Stakeholder Management
- Planning,
Execution and Results Orientation
- Adaptability
and Change Leadership
- Integrity
and ProfessionalismTechnology and Digital Proficiency
How to Apply
If you meet the above
requirements, you are encouraged to forward your application and updated CV to vacancies@heritage.co.ke by 24th September 2026.
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