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Finance Operations Accountant

Job Type

Full Time

Qualification

BA/BSc/HND

Experience

Location

Nairobi

Job Field

Finance / Accounting / Audit

Role Purpose

Provide End to End finance support to the cluster (EASA/South Africa)

Provide technical accounting and tax support for East Africa and Southern Africa statutory entities, working closely with the East Africa and Southern Africa Statutory Leads.

Ensure accurate tax computations, robust statutory reporting, and strong compliance governance across both jurisdictions.

Strengthen tax controls, support audit processes, and maintain high-quality financial records to meet Group standards and local regulatory requirements.

Provide support for global service Centre

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Computations

Prepare corporate income tax computations, provisional tax calculations, and annual tax returns for East Africa and Southern Africa entities

Support tax filing processes and coordinate with local tax consultants to ensure timely submissions

Prepare/Review and validate indirect tax compliance including VAT, withholding tax (WHT), and PAYE calculations

Monitor tax payment schedules and ensure timely remittances to tax authorities

Maintain comprehensive tax working papers and documentation to support tax positions

Identify and escalate tax risks or exposures to Statutory Leads and Group tax

Statutory Reporting & Financial Statements

Support preparation of statutory financial statements for East Africa and Southern Africa in accordance with IFRS

Prepare statutory reporting schedules, disclosures, and supporting documentation

Review and validate accounting to reporting outputs including journals, statutory account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness

Ensure proper cut-off procedures and accruals for period-end reporting

Maintain balance sheet governance for high-risk accounts including provisions, accruals, and prepayments

Support month-end and year-end close processes with statutory accounting requirements

Audit Support & Documentation

Prepare audit files, schedules, and supporting documentation for external auditors

Coordinate audit requests and respond to auditor queries in a timely and professional manner

Support statutory audits for both Zambia and Kenya entities, ensuring audit readiness

Implement audit recommendations and address control deficiencies identified

Liaise with external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes and timely completion

Transfer Pricing & Intercompany

Support transfer pricing documentation and compliance requirements for both jurisdictions

Coordinate with Group Tax and Transfer pricing teams on transfer pricing policies and updates

Support transfer pricing studies and benchmarking analysis as required

Tax Governance & Advisory

Ensure tax implications are identified and communicated for commercial transactions and business decisions

Provide technical tax guidance to Commercial Finance and business stakeholders on routine matters

Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on East Africa and Southern Africa operations

Support tax planning initiatives and optimization opportunities within compliance frameworks

Maintain comprehensive audit trails and documentation for all statutory and tax matters

Process Standardization & Controls

Collaborate with East Africa and Southern Africa Statutory Leads to harmonize statutory and tax processes across the region

Support implementation of standardized templates, procedures, and controls for statutory reporting and tax compliance

Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains in statutory and tax workflows

Ensure robust financial controls and governance frameworks are maintained

Document procedures and create reference materials for statutory and tax processes

Stakeholder Collaboration & Reporting

Provide regular updates to Statutory Leads on tax and statutory matters, risks, and compliance status

Coordinate with Group Tax on technical matters, tax audits, and policy implementation

Liaise with local tax authorities and consultants on routine compliance matters

Support Commercial Finance team with tax-related queries and business decision support

Participate in regional finance calls and contribute to cross-functional projects

Qualifications

Skills & Capabilities

Professional qualification

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field

Key Technical Requirements:

Advanced financial accounting and reporting expertise

Proficiency in IFRS/GAAP standards

Strong system knowledge (SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP)

Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills

Strong business analytics capabilities

Strategic planning and forecasting expertise

• Provide End to End finance support to the cluster (EASA/South Africa)
• Provide technical accounting and tax support for East Africa and Southern Africa statutory entities, working closely with the East Africa and Southern Africa Statutory Leads.
• Ensure accurate tax computations, robust statutory reporting, and strong compliance governance across both jurisdictions.
• Strengthen tax controls, support audit processes, and maintain high-quality financial records to meet Group standards and local regulatory requirements.
• Provide support for global service Centre
• Prepare corporate income tax computations, provisional tax calculations, and annual tax returns for East Africa and Southern Africa entities
• Support tax filing processes and coordinate with local tax consultants to ensure timely submissions
• Prepare/Review and validate indirect tax compliance including VAT, withholding tax (WHT), and PAYE calculations
• Monitor tax payment schedules and ensure timely remittances to tax authorities
• Maintain comprehensive tax working papers and documentation to support tax positions
• Identify and escalate tax risks or exposures to Statutory Leads and Group tax
• Support preparation of statutory financial statements for East Africa and Southern Africa in accordance with IFRS
• Prepare statutory reporting schedules, disclosures, and supporting documentation
• Review and validate accounting to reporting outputs including journals, statutory account reconciliations for accuracy and completeness
• Ensure proper cut-off procedures and accruals for period-end reporting
• Maintain balance sheet governance for high-risk accounts including provisions, accruals, and prepayments
• Support month-end and year-end close processes with statutory accounting requirements
• Prepare audit files, schedules, and supporting documentation for external auditors
• Coordinate audit requests and respond to auditor queries in a timely and professional manner
• Support statutory audits for both Zambia and Kenya entities, ensuring audit readiness
• Implement audit recommendations and address control deficiencies identified
• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate smooth audit processes and timely completion
• Support transfer pricing documentation and compliance requirements for both jurisdictions
• Coordinate with Group Tax and Transfer pricing teams on transfer pricing policies and updates
• Support transfer pricing studies and benchmarking analysis as required
• Ensure tax implications are identified and communicated for commercial transactions and business decisions
• Provide technical tax guidance to Commercial Finance and business stakeholders on routine matters
• Monitor changes in tax legislation and assess impact on East Africa and Southern Africa operations
• Support tax planning initiatives and optimization opportunities within compliance frameworks
• Maintain comprehensive audit trails and documentation for all statutory and tax matters
• Collaborate with East Africa and Southern Africa Statutory Leads to harmonize statutory and tax processes across the region
• Support implementation of standardized templates, procedures, and controls for statutory reporting and tax compliance
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains in statutory and tax workflows
• Ensure robust financial controls and governance frameworks are maintained
• Document procedures and create reference materials for statutory and tax processes
• Provide regular updates to Statutory Leads on tax and statutory matters, risks, and compliance status
• Coordinate with Group Tax on technical matters, tax audits, and policy implementation
• Liaise with local tax authorities and consultants on routine compliance matters
• Support Commercial Finance team with tax-related queries and business decision support
• Participate in regional finance calls and contribute to cross-functional projects

• Advanced financial accounting and reporting expertise
• Proficiency in IFRS/GAAP standards
• Strong system knowledge (SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP)
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
• Strong business analytics capabilities
• Strategic planning and forecasting expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field