9,447 Chief Financial Officer Cfo jobs in Kenya

• Develop and execute the company's long-term financial strategy in alignment with overall business objectives.
• Oversee all aspects of financial management, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, treasury, and tax.
• Manage relationships with banks, investors, auditors, and other financial stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant financial regulations and reporting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Provide strategic financial insights and guidance to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Lead and mentor the finance and accounting teams, fostering a culture of accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee risk management activities and implement robust internal controls.
• Drive initiatives to improve profitability, optimize cash flow, and enhance shareholder value.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements, reports, and analyses.
• Evaluate potential mergers, acquisitions, and investment opportunities.
• Stay informed about economic and market trends that could impact the company's financial performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CPA/ACCA designation required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting roles, with at least 7 years in a senior executive finance position (e.g., CFO, VP of Finance).
• Demonstrated experience in financial strategy, corporate finance, M&A, and capital markets.
• In-depth knowledge of international financial regulations and best practices.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex financial operations in a global, remote environment.
• Experience with financial modeling, budgeting software, and ERP systems.

Procurement & Contract Management

• Develop and implement procurement strategies to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
• Source, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers to secure quality goods/services at optimal costs.
• Oversee purchase orders, RFQs (Request for Quotation), and RFPs (Request for Proposal) processes.
• Draft, review, and execute vendor contracts/Lease Contracts/SLA/SOW/Change order in coordination with the legal team
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, legal requirements, and company policies so as to meet all procurement request within timelines
• Monitor contract renewals, amendments, and terminations and ensuring alignment of warranty period & lease commencement dates wherever applicable
• Vendor Relationship Management
• Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure reliability and efficiency.
• Conduct supplier performance evaluations and audits.
• Implement vendor management programs for continuous improvement.
• Cost Control & Optimization
• Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and service levels.
• Implement strategic sourcing initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency.
• Analyze spend data and market trends for better decision-making
• Process Improvement & Technology Adoption
• Optimize procurement workflows using automation tools and ERP systems.
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• Implement best practices for contract lifecycle management (CLM).
• Drive digital transformation in procurement operations.

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As a Finance Manager, you will be accountable for the integrity and timeliness of financial reporting across our Kenyan properties; Mahali Mzuri and Finch Hattons. You will lead the month-end close, balance sheet control and reconciliations, working capital management, compliance, and continuous improvement of internal controls and finance processes.

The position will report to the Regional Financial Controller, based in our Nairobi office.

To be considered for this role, you must have the right to work in the Kenya.

Here's what you need in your tool kit:

Qualifications/ Skills

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CIMA) or equivalent.
• Experience within the hospitality industry is preferred
• Expert in month-end close, consolidations, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, P2P, O2C, inventory, and cash controls.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and reporting tools.
• Proactive, organised, and comfortable owning deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
• High attention to detail with the ability to communicate issues and solutions clearly.

What's the gig?

Here's what you'd do:

• Financial reporting and month-end close: Own the month-end timetable and deliver accurate management accounts for all Kenyan business units within deadline.
• Balance sheet control and reconciliations: Produce and sign off monthly balance sheet files with supporting schedules.
• Complete and review reconciliations for all control accounts, including bank, VAT, payroll, deposits, prepayments, inventory, and intercompany.
• Internal controls and compliance: Maintain and improve the financial control framework in line with Group policies and USALI where applicable.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and deliver audit requests on time with high-quality working papers.
• Working capital, cash and treasury: Optimise working capital through disciplined credit control, supplier terms adherence, and inventory management.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Prepare monthly forecast inputs for P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow with risk and opportunity analysis.
• Tax and statutory: Ensure accurate and timely filings with local authorities, including VAT, withholding tax, income tax, and payroll taxes.
• People leadership: Manage and develop the property and Nairobi finance teams.
• Systems and process improvement: Lead or support finance projects such as procurement system rollout, close automation, and report standardisation.

Here's the deal:

Package & Benefits

• Travel to our Kenyan properties for work purposes as required
• Annual leave of 26 days a year
• Competitive salary
• Company Healthcare
• Teammate discounts on the hotels and properties across the Virgin Hotels Collection
• Discounts on other Virgin products
• An engaging, fun and relaxed working environment

Tempting, right?

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Senior Program Manager
Location:
Remote from EMEA

Contract Type:
Full-time vendor

Time Zone Alignment:
IST GMT+1

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We are a Managed Nearshore Teams provider headquartered in Austin, specializing in building and embedding high-performing software development teams. From design to deployment, we deliver customized solutions by connecting global talent with innovative client projects. Our model gives you the opportunity to work on international challenges, collaborate with diverse teams, and grow your career while being part of a company that values expertise, creativity, and impact.

Project Overview

You will lead complex, cross-functional programs focused on achieving key business outcomes within the Finance and Procurement domains. This role involves clarifying ambiguous business problems, defining program objectives, and leading the discovery, design, and implementation of solutions. You will be a central figure in influencing stakeholders, managing risks, and ensuring alignment across various business units. This is a critical role that requires a strategic mindset and the ability to evangelize programs at all levels, from technical teams to senior leadership, in a fast-paced, international environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Create Clarity and Solutions: Embrace and clarify murky business problems, leading discovery to define objectives and design programs to achieve desired business outcomes.
• Program Leadership: Lead complex cross-functional programs with multiple workstreams, managing them from conception to completion.
• Evangelize and Influence: Achieve program buy-in at all levels of the organization, including senior executives, by understanding business drivers, individual motivations, and the program's differing impacts across various business units.
• Measurement & Reporting: Define and regularly report on program metrics and measurement, ensuring all stakeholders are informed and aligned.
• Change Management: Drive effective change management by performing stakeholder analysis, creating communication plans, and monitoring the sustainment of changes.
• Risk Management: Continuously monitor program exposure and ensure appropriate risk communication, escalation, and mitigation plans are in place.
• Optimize: Drive continuous improvement by challenging the status quo and proactively identifying gaps and opportunities.
• Develop Others: Contribute to the development of others and champion a culture of continuous feedback.

Must-Have Skills

• 8+ years leading large and complex programs and projects, with proven ability to direct workstream leads and remote cross-functional teams.
• 5+ years managing Finance or Procurement projects.
• Accounting or procurement experience.
• Experience with technology projects or familiarity with the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Change Management expertise: stakeholder analysis, management planning, transparent communications, and monitoring/sustaining changes.
• Deep understanding of Program and Project Management best practices. PMP, CAPM, or equivalent certifications are highly desirable.
• Experience in Agile and remote teams.
• Fluent English for daily communication.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle, Workday, Hyperion, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics D365, PeopleSoft).
• Experience with NetSuite.

Language

All interviews, documentation, and day-to-day collaboration will be conducted in
English
.

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Financial reporting and compliance (IFRS, tax laws)

Cost accounting & standard costing

Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis

Working capital management (inventory, receivables, payables)

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