Position Overview

The Finance Officer will support Farsight Africa Group’s financial management and operational functions by overseeing accounting processes, financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and financial controls. The role involves managing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring statutory compliance, supporting audits, preparing management reports, and contributing to organizational financial planning and strategy.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, supporting project financial management, and ensuring compliance with donor, statutory, and organizational requirements. The position requires strong analytical, reporting, and organizational skills with extensive experience in finance and accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management and Accounting:

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Maintain proper accounting records and financial documentation.
• Process payments, invoices, expense reports, and financial transactions.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain banking relationships.
• Prepare payroll and ensure timely statutory deductions and remittances
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide management with financial insights and recommendations.

Compliance and Audit:

• Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws, statutory regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, corporate tax, and other statutory returns.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with donor and project financial requirements where applicable.

Reporting Responsibilities:

• Prepare management accounts and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance.
• Support commercial and operational planning through financial reporting and analysis.
• Maintain and monitor financial plans, schedules, and expenditures.
• Document and archive all financial records and supporting documentation.
• Provide administrative and finance support as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related financial field.
• CPA(K) qualification is mandatory.
• ACCA certification is required.
• Minimum of 7+ years proven experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Experience working within consulting firms, development organizations, NGOs, or the public sector will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and financial management software.
• Strong analytical, budgeting, and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent organizational and attention-to-detail abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Experience in donor-funded project financial management will be an added advantage.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Farsight Africa Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, disability, religion, ethnicity, or any other protected characteristic. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Why Join Farsight

• Work with a fast-growing, innovative African consulting firm.
• Engage in meaningful projects across governance, development, and strategic communications.
• Dynamic, multicultural team operating across East Africa.
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and regional exposure.

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and general ledger management.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Maintain proper accounting records and financial documentation.
• Process payments, invoices, expense reports, and financial transactions.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain banking relationships.
• Prepare payroll and ensure timely statutory deductions and remittances
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Conduct financial analysis and provide management with financial insights and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws, statutory regulations, and financial reporting standards.
• Prepare and file VAT, PAYE, corporate tax, and other statutory returns.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and provide required documentation.
• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and procedures.
• Monitor compliance with donor and project financial requirements where applicable.
• Prepare management accounts and financial reports for senior leadership.
• Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and financial performance.
• Support commercial and operational planning through financial reporting and analysis.
• Maintain and monitor financial plans, schedules, and expenditures.
• Document and archive all financial records and supporting documentation.
• Provide administrative and finance support as required.
• Perform any other duties assigned from time to time.

• Strong analytical skills
• Strong reporting skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in accounting systems and financial management software
• Strong budgeting skills
• Strong financial reporting skills
• Excellent attention-to-detail abilities
• Strong communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• High level of integrity
• Professionalism
• Confidentiality

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related financial field.
• CPA(K) qualification is mandatory.
• ACCA certification is required.
• Minimum of 7+ years proven experience in finance and accounting roles.
• Experience working within consulting firms, development organizations, NGOs, or the public sector will be an added advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax regulations and statutory compliance requirements.
• Experience in donor-funded project financial management will be an added advantage.