63 Finance jobs in Kiambu

• Structure and manage complex international trade finance transactions, including LCs, SBLCs, guarantees, and documentary collections.
• Provide expert advice to clients on trade finance solutions and best practices.
• Conduct thorough due diligence and risk assessments for trade finance operations.
• Ensure compliance with anti-money laundering (AML), Know Your Customer (KYC), and other regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including relationship managers, legal, and compliance, to facilitate smooth transactions.
• Monitor market trends and developments in international trade and finance.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with correspondent banks and international partners.
• Identify opportunities to enhance service offerings and improve operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present reports on trade finance activities and portfolio performance.
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to their professional development.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS.
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring timely processing and collection.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and filings.
• Develop and implement internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management to support decision-making.
• Continuously improve accounting processes and systems for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is mandatory.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting, with a strong focus on financial reporting and general ledger management.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and Kenyan accounting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team in a hybrid environment.
• Must be based in or willing to commute to Machakos, Machakos, KE for in-office requirements.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all accounting entries.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Develop and maintain internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to management.
• Lead and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Liaise with external auditors during annual audits.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Kenyan accounting standards.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong understanding of tax laws and compliance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS and local accounting standards.
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all financial transactions.
• Oversee account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and intercompany reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, and perform variance analysis.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant tax regulations and filings.
• Develop and implement improvements to accounting processes and internal controls.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and risks, and provide insights to management.
• Maintain strong relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with changes in accounting standards and regulations and assess their impact on the company.
• Utilize accounting software and ERP systems efficiently for reporting and analysis.
• Train and mentor junior accounting staff remotely.
• Contribute to strategic financial planning and decision-making.
• Ensure the integrity of financial data through robust internal control systems.
• Proactively identify and resolve accounting discrepancies.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or ACCA qualification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a strong focus on financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• In-depth knowledge of IFRS and Kenyan tax laws.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Experience with virtual team collaboration tools (e.g., Zoom, Slack, Microsoft Teams).
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Proven ability to adapt to new technologies and workflows.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with relevant accounting standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Manage the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end closing procedures.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial records and reports.
• Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and perform related reconciliations.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities as required.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting regulations and company policies.
• Reconcile bank statements and other accounts.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal controls.
• Prepare ad-hoc financial reports and analyses as requested by management.
• Stay updated on changes in accounting standards and best practices.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a strong focus on financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles (IFRS/GAAP).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reconciliation skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a remote environment.
• CPA or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
• Experience in public accounting or corporate accounting is preferred.
• A proactive approach to identifying and resolving accounting issues.

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all accounting entries.
• Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet account reconciliations.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Conduct variance analysis and provide explanations for significant discrepancies.
• Support external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies.
• Develop and implement accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Assist in the implementation and optimization of accounting software and systems.
• Provide support to the finance team and other departments on accounting matters.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent professional accounting qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in accounting, with a strong emphasis on financial reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Xero, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple deadlines in a remote setting.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.

• Managing the general ledger and ensuring accurate financial data.
• Preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Performing bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with tax preparation and compliance.
• Conducting financial analysis and providing variance reporting.
• Supporting internal and external audits.
• Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Contributing to budgeting and forecasting processes.

Goblis Group is a cluster of professionally managed companies diversified in a wide range of businesses. We are determined to build high-performance social enterprises with our own local experts and thus create the best investment prospects for our investors. We aim to create an opportunity by establishing social enterprises that can make an impact on the communities of interest and alsoinvest in promising companies with a high level of growth potential. Through these investment opportunities, we drive the realization of innovative ideas that create an impact on the society we operate in through social investments and gain profit from the success of these ventures.

We are currently looking for a qualified and experienced person (a resident in Kenya) to fill the position of a finance administration assistant. Reporting to the MANAGER and being a member of a Senior Management Team (GOBLIS GROUP), the successful candidate will be responsible for all human resource and administrative functions within the organization. The position holder will also be one of the leaders of the Finance department. S(he) will provide leadership to a team of professionals and support staff and ensure the highest level of performance.

Job Information

Location: Thindigua, Kiambu Road

Contract Duration: 24 months subject to renewal

Position: Full-time

Starting time: Immediately

Main Roles & Responsibilities

Main lead in the preparation of financial statements, which includes but is not limited to the preparation and timely posting of all financial records into the company ERP system, and to include all the petty cash journals, bank vouchers, general journals, accruals, prepayments and all such necessary in the preparation of up-to-date financial records.

Generation of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, yearly and any other ad hoc financial reports to include income & expenditure reports, balance sheets, ratio analysis, bank reconciliations, cash flow reports, and board reports.

Document and maintain complete and accurate supporting information for all financial transactions

Serve as the custodian of all financial assets, ensuring their safe custody by generating periodic reports for banks, petty cash, fixed assets, and other general assets owned by the company.

Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice.

Develop and implement an up-to-date filing system and record keeping of financial information, e.g., invoices, receipts, check copies, payment vouchers, petty cash requisitions and disbursements, and ensure they are appropriately approved and safely kept as per company policy.

Provide assistance on company compliance in matters relating to tax and other regulatory requirements by the government and other organizations and government bodies e.g Communications Authority, Kenya Revenue Authority, and Central Bank of Kenya.

Facilitating in the Administration of regular supplier payments made from time to time in a timely manner to ensure business continuity and minimal disruption of services

Prepares regular and timely invoices, sends them to clients, and follows up with payments.

Prepares debtors' and creditors' circularization and follows up with clients to ensure that outstanding amounts are paid in good time as per agreed-upon creditors' or debtors' days.

Process payments and ensure that the credit management is kept at a bare minimum.

Develops and establishes systems to reduce and keep expenses at a bare minimum by analyzing business operations, trends costs, revenues, financial commitments and obligations.

They assist in the development, maintenance, and analysis of a budget and variance, thereby creating a spending plan tailored to the company's resources.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

Human Resources

• People Manager of the organization. Assist in Development, review and implementing all HR management tools through the employee lifecycle from recruitment to offboarding.

• Drive employee engagement initiatives, including regular surveys.

• Plan and coordinate recruitment processes.

• Ensure proper onboarding for all staff in the organization.

• Develop training schedules and ensure capacity building across the organization. opportunities for internal and external capacity building. appraisals

• Manage the leave records of GOBLIS GROUP staff and ensure that their leave requests are submitted and properly filed.

• Ensure proper management of payroll and administration of staff benefits and allowances.

• Ensure all staff statutory deductions are submitted promptly.

• Manage, with the GOBLIS GROUP support disciplinary and grievance handling process.

• Administer the performance system for GOBLIS GROUP.

• Ensure proper records management, including management of staff files.

• Manage all related HR communications, especially the HR email account.

• Review and enhance internal HR manuals and policies.

• Ensure that the safety and security requirements outlined by Kenyan law and GOBLIS GROUP policies are implemented.

• Ensure compliance with the Kenyan labor law.

Administration:

• Supervise proper management of organizational assets and office maintenance.

• In charge of / supervises all administrative aspects of the organization.

• Ensure travel management is being processed in alignment with procurement.

• Supervise proper stockkeeping management.

Financial reporting and budgeting

• Oversight of the overall process of financial transactions

• Coordinate, monitor and review regular internal organizational budget development and expenditures as well as external donor budgets in line with policies and guidelines.

• Ensure timely provision of accurate monthly financial reports, both internally for the management as well as externally for the shareholders' requirements.

• Supervise the financial team when making payments, the bank reconciliation process, and petty cash management.

• Implement the recommendations from internal and external auditors.

• Ensure strict adherence to GOBLIS GROUP procurement guidelines.

Being member of GOBLIS GROUP

• Supervise and lead the Finance Team

• Participate in GOBLIS GROUP's meetings, deliberations and decision-making

• Represent the organization on different forums

Essential criteria & qualifications:

·   Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance, HR or related field;

·   Certified Public Accountant or CPA-K holder;

·   A minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience managing financial and contractual aspects for funded international development projects;

·   Significant experience with project financial management, including financial controls, accounting, reporting and audit;

·   Ability to work across various teams with excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to build consensus, including demonstrated experience managing and supervising financial, administrative, and procurement personnel;

·   Familiarity with grants management, including demonstrated knowledge of rules, regulations, and reporting requirements;

·   Experience with computerized accounting and strong organizational and leadership skills;

·   Strong analytical and computer skills, with an emphasis on budget and financial analysis;

·   Excellent oral and written English and Swahili fluency is required, along with excellent communication skills.

• The candidate must possess fluency in both oral and written English and Kiswahili.

• The candidate should possess strong computer skills and have experience working with accounting software.

• Experience liaising with a range of stakeholders regarding financial and administrative issues.

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.

• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and take initiative.

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

• The candidate should be honest, meticulous, responsible, and well-organized.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to financial accountability and transparency.

• Finance knowledge (for example CPA (2) or equivalent) is an added advantage.

• Experience working with a non-governmental sector will be an advantage.

How to Apply

We expect all our staff to strive for excellence, collaborate, and communicate while ensuring full commitment to integrity.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It defines but does not limit the tasks assigned. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

At GOBLIS GROUP we value diversity, and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment based on mutual respect for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, disability status, religion, ethnic origin, color, race, marital status or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.

Application process:

Qualified candidates are invited to send one PDF of their cover letter, CV, contact information for 3 references, and salary expectations to

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