Finance Officer - Kenya

Overview

We seek a proactive Finance Officer to manage daily financial operations for our Kenya branch. This role involves overseeing accounting activities, month-end closures, payments, bank reconciliations, tax compliance, and regulatory financial reporting. The candidate will independently manage local finance tasks while collaborating closely with our Headquarters Finance Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute daily accounting transactions, reconcile accounts, and perform month-end closing procedures.
• Maintain precise general ledger entries, and manage bank, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense records.
• Assess employee reimbursement claims, supplier payments, and verify related documentation.
• Generate payment instructions and facilitate payments via online banking as the authorized Maker.
• Prepare bank reconciliation statements and monitor cash and bank balances consistently.
• Assist with preparing and submitting tax filings and payments, including Corporate Income Tax, VAT, Withholding Tax, and PAYE, in compliance with local regulations.
• Facilitate the preparation of financial and regulatory reports mandated by the DCP license and the Central Bank of Kenya.
• Support external audits, tax inspections, regulatory reviews, and internal financial assessments.
• Ensure thorough and well-organized record keeping for accounting, tax, and regulatory documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or related discipline.
• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in finance, accounting, or audit functions.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan accounting standards, tax regulations, and finance practices.
• Professional qualifications such as CPA(K), ACCA, or active progress toward a recognized accounting certification are highly preferred.
• Prior experience in Digital Lending, Digital Credit provision, Microfinance, Consumer Lending, Banking, or financial institutions is a significant advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail, a strong sense of responsibility, and the capability to work autonomously.
• Effective communication and coordination skills to engage with various stakeholders.