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JOB TITLE |
FINANCE OFFICER |
| NATURE OF JOB | FULL TIME |
| INDUSTRY | ICT |
| SALARY | KSHS. 86,850 |
| JOB LOCATION | OFF NGONG ROAD |
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.
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.
