265 Budgeting jobs in Nairobi

About Us

KSH Group is a fast-growing Australian multinational with operations across Australia, Kenya, and Singapore in accounting, finance, investment, immigration, and legal services.

Our investment arm, Contrarian Capital, and our upcoming SACCO are central to our expansion plans. We are now looking for one exceptional individual — ambitious, intelligent, and hungry to learn — to join our Kenya office.

This is not a routine accounting or finance job. It is a strategic growth role where you will:

• Help establish and manage our SACCO,
• Support global investment projects,
• Contribute to accounting and finance operations across borders,
• And work directly with senior leadership to 10X the company's growth.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support and learn across three key areas:

1. Accounting & Finance

• Assist in financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Support audits, tax filings, and financial planning.
• Work with Australian and Kenyan teams on cross-border financial matters.

2. SACCO Development & Management

• Help establish and manage the SACCO once registered.
• Learn and apply SACCO governance, compliance, and member operations.
• Develop systems for reporting, lending, and member onboarding.

3. Investment & Capital Projects (Contrarian Capital)

• Assist in analyzing investment opportunities.
• Support due diligence, financial modelling, and portfolio monitoring.
• Learn how capital is structured and deployed in real businesses.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a fast learner and all-rounder who is ambitious enough to grow quickly with us.

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Enrolled with or a
  member of ICPAK
  (or working towards it).
• Interest or coursework in SACCO management (if no experience, willingness to learn is essential).
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Tech-savvy and eager to use modern finance tools.

What Matters Most:

• Bright, ambitious, and willing to learn fast.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A hunger to grow into leadership roles in finance, SACCO, or investments.

What We Offer

• Exposure across accounting, SACCO, and investment operations.
• Mentorship from senior leadership in Australia & Kenya.
• Competitive salary with performance-based growth.
• The opportunity to 10X your career and grow with a global company.

How to Apply

Send the following documents in one single email to:

Required Documents:

• KCPE certificate
• KCSE certificate
• Full education transcripts
• Education qualifications
• Updated Resume

Additionally (Compulsory):

• A short cover letter (max 1 page) explaining why you are the best candidate for this role and how you can help grow our company.
• A brief note on work experience, projects, or deals you have worked on that demonstrate your accounting, financial, SACCO, or investment skills.
• Subject Line:
  Application – Finance & Investment Associate (Australian Agency)

Accounting Intern – Finance Team

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya (Full-time, in-office)

Employment Type:
Internship (Paid)

Who We Are

Red Giant Media Agency is Kenya's leading experiential and creative marketing agency, headquartered in Nairobi. Since 2016, we have partnered with top local and international brands to deliver disruptive campaigns, immersive activations, and impactful brand experiences. Beyond our work with clients, we are committed to nurturing young talent and shaping the next generation of marketing professionals in Kenya.

Role Overview

As an Accounting Intern at Red Giant, you'll gain hands-on experience across day-to-day finance operations in a fast-paced agency environment. This is a paid, full-time internship based in our Nairobi office and is ideal for a detail-oriented graduate eager to build practical accounting skills,
apply data analysis
, and contribute to live projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and analyses.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for events and projects.
• Help manage accounts receivable and payable (invoice posting, reconciliations, follow-ups).
• Contribute to financial modeling and planning for client campaigns and agency operations.
• Perform data analysis on financial and operational datasets (e.g., Excel pivots, report automation, dashboard support).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial best practices and documentation.
• Participate in ad-hoc finance projects and present insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Data analysis and taxation knowledge are a must
  (e.g., strong Excel and familiarity with KRA VAT/WHT/ETIMS basics).
• Must have hands-on experience with QuickBooks (coursework or practical use).
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, basic modeling). Power BI is an added advantage.
• Analytical, organized, and attentive to detail; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior finance/accounting internship or academic project experience is an advantage.
• Strong academic performance (B grade or above preferred).

What We Offer

• A paid full-time internship with practical exposure to agency finance.
• Involvement in large-scale campaigns and events, with learning and mentorship.
• A supportive, collaborative culture with professional development opportunities.
• Stipend and benefits in line with company policy and Kenyan employment regulations.

How to Apply (LinkedIn Only)

We are ONLY receiving applications via LinkedIn. Please submit your application through the LinkedIn "Apply" button and include:

• Your CV/Resume, and
• (Optional) A brief cover note.
• Applications sent by email or other channels will not be considered.

Application Deadline:
Monday, 13 October 2025, 5:00 p.m. EAT

Equal Opportunity Statement

Red Giant Media is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.

Data Privacy Note

All personal data will be handled in compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019, and used solely for recruitment purposes.

• Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and analysis.
• Analyze financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying key drivers of variances.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support business unit leaders.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and disclosures.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and modeling as required.
• Collaborate with accounting teams to ensure data integrity and compliance.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the finance function.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Professional certification such as CPA or CFA is a strong advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial analysis, corporate accounting, or a related role.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, and financial modeling.
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and financial reporting tools.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and accounting standards.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for remote collaboration.

Portfolio Analyst-Financial Institutions Group
Job #: req34562

Organization: IFC

Sector: Investment

Grade: GE

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Nairobi,Kenya

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s)
Closing Date: 10/23/2025 (MM/DD/YYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit

Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income countries around the world. Sound and efficient financial markets can ensure that resources are allocated where they are most productive, assisting job creation and spurring economic growth. IFC's goal is to prioritize investment in the financial sector because it promotes development in all other sectors.

The Financial Institution Group (FIG) is one of IFC's key departments responsible for a significant portion of IFC's business volume, profitability and development reach, approximately 40%. FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors, including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered to IFC's clients through IFC's global network. FIG has three main objectives: 1) financial inclusion, 2) indirectly servicing the real economy, and 3) mobilizing third-party resources. The goal is to develop efficient financial systems that will increase financial inclusion and fuel economic growth in client countries and enhance IFC's developmental impact.

Duties And Accountabilities

• Provide analytical support to the Portfolio Managers in the management of the regional FIG portfolio.
• Provide analytical support to portfolio investment staff in the monitoring and servicing of portfolio companies.
• Conduct industry, market, and company research to inform portfolio strategy and other forward-looking actions.
• Analyze patterns, risks, and performance of portfolio companies to inform new business strategy.
• Prepare regular (mostly quarterly) reports that provide analytical insight to multiple dimensions of the portfolio, including impact, profitability, risk, capital utilization, etc.
• Participate in and take minutes of portfolio-related meetings

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with focus on finance, economics or mathematics.
• Strong analytical skills in general; high level proficiency in Excel specifically.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a numerical/analytical role.
• Good understanding of the financial and operational characteristics of financial institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; understanding of French a significant plus.
• High proficiency in preparing financially oriented PowerPoint presentations; and
• Preferred but not required: proficiency in programming for data analytics (SQL, Python) and proficiency with advanced data analytics software ( PowerBI )

WBG Culture Attributes

• Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
• Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Learn more about working at the
World Bank
and
IFC
, including our values and inspiring stories.

Company Description

The African Council of Religious Leaders — Religions for Peace (ACRL—RfP) is the largest and most representative multi-religious platform in Africa. ACRL—RfP brings together leaders from diverse religious traditions with the mission of fostering peace and addressing issues of common concern. The organization emphasizes collaboration and dialogue among religious communities. Headquartered in Nairobi, ACRL—RfP operates across the African continent to promote peace and sustainable development.

Key tasks:

a) To ensure projects and activities adhere to the ACRL-RfP constitution, governance and operational manuals, Laws of Kenya and GAAP.

b) Review systems for financial operations in accordance with the ACRL-RfP Finance Manual and donor regulations; including systems for consolidation of accounting information, internal controls, financial reporting, financial record-keeping, grant management to achieve compliance.

c) Under directions of the Deputy SG, Finance & Admin, prepare financial reports to donors and other stakeholders in fulfilment of compliance requirements.

d) Under directions of Deputy SG, Finance & Admin, prepare for project and institutional audits and organizational capacity assessments for internal and external use.

e) Prepare monthly/quarterly/ periodic reports to donors in line with donor requirements and templates, including general ledger files, account reconciliations, as well as other financial information in a timely and accurate manner.

f) Providing advise/solutions to statutory matters including filing tax returns for the organization, providing support to staff with regard to tax matters, providing advice and guidance in all tax related matters.

g) To prepare organizational financial risk assessment reports that identify potential compliance risks for use by management.

h) Assist the Deputy SG, Finance & Admin, in developing annual fiscal year budgets.

Review reports and financial documentation from projects and activities to ensure compliance with operational manuals and donor requirements and work with project and program staff to ensure any compliance gaps are rectified Prepare draft accounts for statutory audits and prepare for the same.

Education, Professional Qualifications & Experience:

a) Holder of a bachelor's degree with a minimum grade of B in KCSE.

b) Professional qualifications in Accounting CPA(K) or section V.

c) At least 2-3 years of related financial/audit experience.

d) Demonstrated experience and skills with financial reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.

e) Computer competency requiring word-processing, spreadsheet and database software. 2 f) Excellent command of spoken and written English language.

g) Outstanding organizational and time management skills.

h) Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

i) Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven, high-performance environment, and maintain flexible hours to support deadlines.

Highly organized and keen to detail.

Job Summary

The Analyst, Early-Stage Finance is responsible for conducting market research and analysis on all aspects of Africa's early-stage financing ecosystem in support of pillar strategy, programming and communication. This will include research and analysis on early-stage financing demand, supply and enabling environment issues and trends and support to project monitoring, evaluation, and risk management. The Analyst will also develop content to communicate insights, research findings, and project outcomes with both internal and external stakeholders.

1. Market Research & Analysis

Support pillar strategy by conducting market research, managing pillar knowledge and ensuring the availability of high-quality data and information to inform decision-making.

2. Programme Development Support

Produce analyses to support the identification and design of pillar programming.

3. Programme Management Support

Provide support to the ESF team in monitoring, evaluating, and managing ESF projects to ensure successful outcomes.

4. Communications & Content Development

Develop content to communicate insights, research findings, and project outcomes both internally and externally.

Qualifications and Education

• Bachelor's Degree in relevant subject and 2 years of experience or Higher Diploma in relevant subject with 3 years of experience
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English

Essential Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• At least 1 year of experience as an Analyst conducting market research and analysis
• Demonstrated knowledge in Africa's early-stage financing, including supply, demand and trends
• Track record of effective project management with experience of using relevant tools or trackers
• Solid understanding of good research practice with a track record of undertaking quality research, analysing and processing data effectively, evaluation and report production
• Excellent skills in both written and spoken English; demonstrating good attention to detail with grammar, spelling and writing style that will appeal to key stakeholders
• Good understanding of principles of effective communications with a track record of quality materials development, including in Word and PowerPoint
• Team player: ability to work effectively with colleagues across the organisation
• Knowledge and skill in relevant ICT programmes, including MS Office

Desirable

• Experience of working in a multi-cultural environment
• Knowledge of donor policies and procedures
• Previous experience of working in FCDO-funded projects
• Languages: French, local African languages

Application Instructions

Interested candidates are advised to apply via the application link by
Monday, 15th September 2025, 5:00 PM EAT
.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support to senior staff members in the comprehensive credit risk analysis of financial institutions across assigned countries in Maghreb and Francophone Africa.
• Participate in on-and off-site due diligences of investment counterparties to identify and assess key credit risks.
• Analysis of financial statements and other financial and non-financial information available on potential and existing partner financial institutions.
• Draft/write concise and credible credit risk opinions to be reviewed by senior staff members and provided to decision makers. Such opinions should contain defined key risks, respective mitigants if identified, and overall risk evaluation from the credit perspective.
• Perform regular and ad hoc internal ratings for the assigned portfolio/financial institutions and outstanding exposures.
• Perform regular risk monitoring of the outstanding debt investments in financial institutions as well as assigned countries of operations, proactively identifying early warning signals and proposing credit mitigation strategies and actions.
• Analyze and understand regulatory and resolution regimes for financial institutions in different jurisdictions (e.g. instrument-specific risk analysis for banks' Tier-2 debt instruments).
• Stay updated on key market, industry, regulatory, and macroeconomic developments in assigned countries of operation.
• Support in preparing concise and comprehensive risk-related communications and presentations to management and other key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Support in development and update of risk management policies, procedures and tools/methodologies.

What we expect:

• University degree in economics, finance or business administration.
• Good understanding of core macroeconomic processes and indicators.
• Demonstrated skills in financial analysis and financial modelling. Good understanding of applicable accounting standards.
• Relevant professional experience (min. 2-3 years) in banking and finance, preferably in credit risk management.
• Knowledge/experience in Maghreb and/or Francophone African countries, understanding of macroeconomic, regulatory and political aspects is considered a strong advantage.
• Excellent English skills (working language) and professional working proficiency in French are mandatory.
• Good MS Office skills with excellent Excel skills.
• Self-starter with attention to detail, analytical mindset and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player, open and engaging communication style and refined inter-personal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to countries of Finance in Motion's operations in Maghreb and Francophone African countries as necessary.
• Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion´s vision/mission.

What you can expect:

• An agile, widely diverse international working environment with employees of 68 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit.
• A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture.
• A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results.
• An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees.
• A company that offers a flexible and amicable work environment, placing a high value on work-life balance.

We, a team of over 300 dedicated professionals across 16 regional offices worldwide, are committed to advancing sustainable development through pioneering finance solutions. If you relish tackling complex challenges hands-on and crave an adaptable and motivating work environment, we're eager to connect with you.