Finance Officer Job (86K)

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Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Accounting Management

• Oversee the end-to-end accounting cycle including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, reconciliations, and statutory filings.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with IFRS and company policies.
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and adjustments.
• Maintain fixed asset register and conduct periodic asset verification.
• Ensure proper documentation and filing of financial records.

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Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare accurate and timely of Monthly management accounts, Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow statements, Budget variance reports
• Conduct financial analysis to identify cost drivers and profitability trends.
• Provide management with financial insights to guide operational and strategic decisions.
• Develop financial dashboards and key performance indicators.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Control

• Coordinate annual budgeting and periodic re-forecasting exercises.
• Monitor departmental and project budgets against actual performance.
• Provide cost analysis for ICT projects, software implementations, hardware deployments, and managed service contracts.
• Support pricing models for tenders and new business proposals.
• Identify cost optimization opportunities.

ICT Project & Contract Financial Management

• Monitor financial performance of implementation projects and service contracts.
• Track milestone-based billing and revenue recognition.
• Ensure accurate allocation of project costs.
• Support contract profitability analysis.
• Collaborate with project managers to ensure financial discipline in project execution.

Statutory Compliance & Tax Management

• Ensure full compliance with Kenyan regulatory requirements including:
• VAT computation and filing
• PAYE deductions and remittances
• NSSF & NHIF compliance
• Withholding tax
• Corporate income tax
• Liaise with KRA and other regulatory authorities.
• Keep abreast of tax law changes and ensure timely implementation.
• Prepare statutory reconciliations and schedules.

Payroll & Expense Oversight

• Coordinate payroll processing in liaison with HR.
• Verify payroll accuracy including allowances, benefits, and statutory deductions.
• Review and approve staff expense claims in line with company policy.
• Ensure timely statutory remittances.

Internal Controls, Risk & Audit Support

• Strengthen internal financial controls and recommend improvements.
• Identify financial and operational risks.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Implement audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial policies.

Strategic & Commercial Support

• Provide financial input into strategic planning sessions.
• Support investment evaluations and cost-benefit analysis.
• Assist management with data-driven insights for expansion, partnerships, and pricing.
• Support financial due diligence where required.

Key Requirement Skills And Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related field.
• CPA (K) – Finalist or Fully Qualified preferred.
• 5–7 years of relevant experience, preferably within ICT, technology, consulting, or service-based industries.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Kenyan tax regulations.
• Experience handling project-based accounting and contract revenue recognition.
• Proficiency in accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, ERP systems).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (financial modeling and reporting).
• Strong analytical and financial reporting skills.

HOW TO APPLY

If you meet the above qualifications, skills and experience share CV on jobs@britesmanagement.com
Interviews will be carried out on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted.