Finance Manager
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Kenya
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Consulting
Accounting & Finance
2025-10-28T17:00:00+00:00
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Finance Manager
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
Full Time Nairobi
Description
Our client, a leading automotive spares wholesaler and retailer with a multi-branch network across Kenya, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing all financial operations of a fast-paced business. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of financial management within the automotive or related sectors, a proven track record in budgeting, cost control, and compliance, and the ability to drive strategic growth through sound financial planning and data-driven insights.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Strategy & Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
- Develop financial models to evaluate business performance, assess new investment opportunities, and guide expansion decisions.
- Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reviews, identifying areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
2. Accounting, Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in full compliance with IFRS and Kenyan tax laws (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, Excise Duty).
- Manage all accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
- Ensure robust internal controls and proper documentation for all financial transactions.
- Prepare comprehensive management accounts and board reporting packs.
- Lead all external and internal audits, ensuring prompt response and implementation of recommendations.
3. Automotive-Specific Financial Management
- Prepare accurate import costings and manage the system process for stock receiving.
- Create and manage customer credit accounts, ensuring proper approvals and diligent follow-ups.
- Work closely with sales, operations, and procurement teams to align financial strategies with operational goals and business drivers.
4. Leadership, Risk & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead, mentor, and build the capacity of the finance team to improve overall performance.
- Monitor and manage financial risks, including currency fluctuations, credit risk, and fraud prevention.
- Engage with key external stakeholders such as banks, tax authorities (KRA), suppliers, and insurers.
- Support the Managing Director with strategic decision-making by providing data-driven financial insights.
Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a distinct advantage.
- Must hold a professional accounting certification (CPA-K, ACCA, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably within the automotive, retail, or a related fast-moving goods industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of bank reconciliations, import processes, and Letters of Credit (LCs).
- In-depth understanding of Kenyan tax laws, IFRS, and all statutory compliance requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel.
- Proven commercial acumen and a clear understanding of automotive business drivers.
Financial Strategy & Planning Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals. Develop financial models to evaluate business performance, assess new investment opportunities, and guide expansion decisions. Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reviews, identifying areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement. 2. Accounting, Reporting & Compliance Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in full compliance with IFRS and Kenyan tax laws (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, Excise Duty). Manage all accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll. Ensure robust internal controls and proper documentation for all financial transactions. Prepare comprehensive management accounts and board reporting packs. Lead all external and internal audits, ensuring prompt response and implementation of recommendations. 3. Automotive-Specific Financial Management Prepare accurate import costings and manage the system process for stock receiving. Create and manage customer credit accounts, ensuring proper approvals and diligent follow-ups. Work closely with sales, operations, and procurement teams to align financial strategies with operational goals and business drivers. 4. Leadership, Risk & Stakeholder Engagement Lead, mentor, and build the capacity of the finance team to improve overall performance. Monitor and manage financial risks, including currency fluctuations, credit risk, and fraud prevention. Engage with key external stakeholders such as banks, tax authorities (KRA), suppliers, and insurers. Support the Managing Director with strategic decision-making by providing data-driven financial insights.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a distinct advantage. Must hold a professional accounting certification (CPA-K, ACCA, or equivalent). A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably within the automotive, retail, or a related fast-moving goods industry. Strong technical knowledge of bank reconciliations, import processes, and Letters of Credit (LCs). In-depth understanding of Kenyan tax laws, IFRS, and all statutory compliance requirements. Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel. Proven commercial acumen and a clear understanding of automotive business drivers.
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Vacancy title:
Finance Manager
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance]
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Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 28 2025
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Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya
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Date Posted: Wednesday, October 15 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Finance Manager
Accounting, Auditing & Finance
Full Time Nairobi
Description
Our client, a leading automotive spares wholesaler and retailer with a multi-branch network across Kenya, is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Finance Manager. This pivotal role involves overseeing all financial operations of a fast-paced business. The ideal candidate will possess extensive knowledge of financial management within the automotive or related sectors, a proven track record in budgeting, cost control, and compliance, and the ability to drive strategic growth through sound financial planning and data-driven insights.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Strategy & Planning
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
- Develop financial models to evaluate business performance, assess new investment opportunities, and guide expansion decisions.
- Conduct monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reviews, identifying areas for cost optimization and revenue enhancement.
2. Accounting, Reporting & Compliance
- Oversee the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements in full compliance with IFRS and Kenyan tax laws (VAT, PAYE, Income Tax, Excise Duty).
- Manage all accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and payroll.
- Ensure robust internal controls and proper documentation for all financial transactions.
- Prepare comprehensive management accounts and board reporting packs.
- Lead all external and internal audits, ensuring prompt response and implementation of recommendations.
3. Automotive-Specific Financial Management
- Prepare accurate import costings and manage the system process for stock receiving.
- Create and manage customer credit accounts, ensuring proper approvals and diligent follow-ups.
- Work closely with sales, operations, and procurement teams to align financial strategies with operational goals and business drivers.
4. Leadership, Risk & Stakeholder Engagement
- Lead, mentor, and build the capacity of the finance team to improve overall performance.
- Monitor and manage financial risks, including currency fluctuations, credit risk, and fraud prevention.
- Engage with key external stakeholders such as banks, tax authorities (KRA), suppliers, and insurers.
- Support the Managing Director with strategic decision-making by providing data-driven financial insights.
Qualifications, Experience, and Knowledge
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a distinct advantage.
- Must hold a professional accounting certification (CPA-K, ACCA, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in financial management, preferably within the automotive, retail, or a related fast-moving goods industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of bank reconciliations, import processes, and Letters of Credit (LCs).
- In-depth understanding of Kenyan tax laws, IFRS, and all statutory compliance requirements.
- Advanced proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel.
- Proven commercial acumen and a clear understanding of automotive business drivers.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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