Vacancy title:
Head of Finance

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Consulting, Category: Accounting & Finance]

Jobs at:
TaxServ & RisConsult

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, October 22 2025

Duty Station:
Kenya | Nairobi | Kenya

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, October 16 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

• Our client is a service-based organization, majorly providing extracurricular activities to learning institutions and other interested parties. They intend to hire a qualified candidate to be the head of finance, reporting to the General Manager and working closely with all members of the senior management, the administrative, and the technical teams.
• The organization has 500+ clients and has operations in 3 locations. There is a calendar of events that includes termly performances and an annual Nutcracker Christmas performance at the Kenya National Theatre.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting (QuickBooks & Excel- based models).
• Prepare monthly management accounts with variance analysis and profitability reports.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Ensure compliance with all tax and statutory obligations (VAT, PAYE, WHT, NHIF, NSSF).
• Manage payroll, supplier payments, and weekly debtor follow-ups.
• Reconcile supplier and debtor accounts; manage cheque processing.
• Track and account for sponsorships, student performances, and donor funding.
• Follow up on WHT certificates from clients and ensure proper documentation.
• Support internal and external audits; improve financial processes and controls. Advise on KRA audits and legislation changes affecting the organization.

Requirements:

• A qualified CPAK who is registered with ICPAK and has a degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• Hands-on experience of over 5 years in a senior finance role.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and statutory reporting.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure

If you are interested in the position and meet the minimum requirements, please send your application to recruitment@taxserv.co.ke by Friday, 22 October 2025, attaching copies of your ID, PIN, academic and professional certificates, along with the names of 3 referees. A certificate of good conduct will be an added advantage.

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