Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting
2026-08-18T15:13:32+00:00
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen
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https://www.kengen.co.ke/
FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Utilities
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations
2026-09-08T17:00:00+00:00
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen was incorporated on 1 February 1954 under the Companies Act (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Kenya) as Kenya Power Company (KPC) to construct the transmission line between Nairobi and Tororo in Uganda as well as to develop geothermal and other generating facilities in the country. Since its inception,...
Job Summary
The Manager, Financial Accounting is responsible for leading and overseeing financial accounting and reporting functions by ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information; delivering timely consolidated and external reports; providing strategic financial insights for decision-making; and strengthening internal controls, reporting processes and governance standards.
Responsibilities or duties
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation, consolidation, and timely submission of statutory, regulatory, and management reports in compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
- Ensure the integrity, reliability, and completeness of financial information for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide leadership in the interpretation and implementation of IFRS Accounting standards, statutory requirements, and emerging financial reporting developments.
- Establish and maintain an effective financial control environment and risk management framework to safeguard organizational assets and enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
- Ensure effective management of internal and external audit processes and oversee implementation of audit recommendations.
- Provide strategic financial analysis, performance insights, and decision-support information to Executive Management and the Board.
- Oversee financial planning, budget monitoring, performance reporting, and variance analysis to support organizational objectives and resource optimization.
- Provide oversight of financial systems, controls, and reporting platforms to ensure data integrity, security, operational effectiveness, and continuous process improvement.
- Drive automation, digitization, and innovation initiatives that enhance financial reporting efficiency, controls, and business performance.
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and other strategic partners on matters relating to financial accounting and reporting.
- Advise management on financial, regulatory, governance, and reporting matters impacting the organization.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, performance management, and capacity development for staff within the division to foster a high-performance culture and succession readiness.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, quality, integrity, and accountability within the division.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounts option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration/ Management (Accounts option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certified Public Accountants CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or its equivalent professional accounting certification.
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or an equivalent professional body in good standing;
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, Government Accounting Standards and other relevant regulatory frameworks
- Experience with ERP financial modules and report automation.
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
- Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of Finance function and a thorough understanding of the Public Financial management policies and regulations;
Experience needed
Minimum twelve (12) years in relevant work experience with at least five (5) years in a management role.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Functional skills: Behavioral Competencies/ Attributes:
- Strategic thinking and risk management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Contract management
- KPI tracking
- Data analysis
- CAPEX optimization
- Stakeholder coordination
- Evaluation frameworks
- Decision making
- Communication skills
* Oversee the preparation, consolidation, and timely submission of statutory, regulatory, and management reports in compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies. * Ensure the integrity, reliability, and completeness of financial information for internal and external stakeholders. * Provide leadership in the interpretation and implementation of IFRS Accounting standards, statutory requirements, and emerging financial reporting developments. * Establish and maintain an effective financial control environment and risk management framework to safeguard organizational assets and enhance operational efficiency. * Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems. * Ensure effective management of internal and external audit processes and oversee implementation of audit recommendations. * Provide strategic financial analysis, performance insights, and decision-support information to Executive Management and the Board. * Oversee financial planning, budget monitoring, performance reporting, and variance analysis to support organizational objectives and resource optimization. * Provide oversight of financial systems, controls, and reporting platforms to ensure data integrity, security, operational effectiveness, and continuous process improvement. * Drive automation, digitization, and innovation initiatives that enhance financial reporting efficiency, controls, and business performance. * Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and other strategic partners on matters relating to financial accounting and reporting. * Advise management on financial, regulatory, governance, and reporting matters impacting the organization. * Provide leadership, mentorship, performance management, and capacity development for staff within the division to foster a high-performance culture and succession readiness. * Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, quality, integrity, and accountability within the division.
* Strategic thinking and risk management * Monitoring and evaluation * Contract management * KPI tracking * Data analysis * CAPEX optimization * Stakeholder coordination * Evaluation frameworks * Decision making * Communication skills
* Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounts option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration/ Management (Accounts option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. * Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; * Certified Public Accountants CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or its equivalent professional accounting certification. * Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or an equivalent professional body in good standing; * Strong knowledge of IFRS, Government Accounting Standards and other relevant regulatory frameworks * Experience with ERP financial modules and report automation. * Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution. * Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. * Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of Finance function and a thorough understanding of the Public Financial management policies and regulations;
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Vacancy title:
Manager, Financial Accounting & Reporting
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Utilities, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen
Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, September 8 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 18 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)
Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC, KenGen was incorporated on 1 February 1954 under the Companies Act (Chapter 486 of the Laws of Kenya) as Kenya Power Company (KPC) to construct the transmission line between Nairobi and Tororo in Uganda as well as to develop geothermal and other generating facilities in the country. Since its inception,...
Job Summary
The Manager, Financial Accounting is responsible for leading and overseeing financial accounting and reporting functions by ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance of financial information; delivering timely consolidated and external reports; providing strategic financial insights for decision-making; and strengthening internal controls, reporting processes and governance standards.
Responsibilities or duties
Duties and Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation, consolidation, and timely submission of statutory, regulatory, and management reports in compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
- Ensure the integrity, reliability, and completeness of financial information for internal and external stakeholders.
- Provide leadership in the interpretation and implementation of IFRS Accounting standards, statutory requirements, and emerging financial reporting developments.
- Establish and maintain an effective financial control environment and risk management framework to safeguard organizational assets and enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems.
- Ensure effective management of internal and external audit processes and oversee implementation of audit recommendations.
- Provide strategic financial analysis, performance insights, and decision-support information to Executive Management and the Board.
- Oversee financial planning, budget monitoring, performance reporting, and variance analysis to support organizational objectives and resource optimization.
- Provide oversight of financial systems, controls, and reporting platforms to ensure data integrity, security, operational effectiveness, and continuous process improvement.
- Drive automation, digitization, and innovation initiatives that enhance financial reporting efficiency, controls, and business performance.
- Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including regulators, auditors, financial institutions, government agencies, and other strategic partners on matters relating to financial accounting and reporting.
- Advise management on financial, regulatory, governance, and reporting matters impacting the organization.
- Provide leadership, mentorship, performance management, and capacity development for staff within the division to foster a high-performance culture and succession readiness.
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, quality, integrity, and accountability within the division.
Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)
Person Specifications
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounts option), Finance, Economics, Business Administration/ Management (Accounts option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Master’s degree in any of the following fields: Commerce, Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certified Public Accountants CPA (K) or Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA) or its equivalent professional accounting certification.
- Registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or an equivalent professional body in good standing;
- Strong knowledge of IFRS, Government Accounting Standards and other relevant regulatory frameworks
- Experience with ERP financial modules and report automation.
- Leadership Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
- Fulfill the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
- Demonstrated high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of Finance function and a thorough understanding of the Public Financial management policies and regulations;
Experience needed
Minimum twelve (12) years in relevant work experience with at least five (5) years in a management role.
Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)
Functional skills: Behavioral Competencies/ Attributes:
- Strategic thinking and risk management
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Contract management
- KPI tracking
- Data analysis
- CAPEX optimization
- Stakeholder coordination
- Evaluation frameworks
- Decision making
- Communication skills
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
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