609 Senior Investment Banker Financial Advisory jobs in Kenya

• Originate and execute M&A, capital raising, and corporate finance transactions.
• Provide strategic financial advisory services to corporate clients.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and clients.
• Lead deal teams through all phases of the transaction process.
• Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, valuation, and due diligence.
• Prepare pitch books, presentations, and other client materials.
• Negotiate transaction terms and agreements.
• Mentor and develop junior members of the investment banking team.

• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in investment banking, corporate finance, or M&A advisory.
• Demonstrated track record of originating and closing significant transactions.
• Expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and transaction structuring.
• Deep understanding of capital markets, financial regulations, and industry trends.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership and team management capabilities in a remote environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Title:
Junior Accountant
Location:**
Nairobi - Kenya

Reports to:
Junior Accountant / Finance Manager

Industry:
Conglomerate (Multi-sector business)

Job Purpose
The Junior Accountant will support the finance department in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and assisting with audits and compliance requirements. This role provides hands-on experience across different sectors of the conglomerate and ensures smooth execution of day-to-day accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Record day-to-day financial transactions and ensure proper ledger maintenance.
• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Support in managing accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely reconciliations.
• Process invoices, payments, and expense reports with accuracy.
• Perform bank reconciliations and assist with cash flow monitoring.
• Assist in preparing budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis.
• Maintain proper filing of financial records for audit and compliance purposes.
• Support internal and external audit processes by providing required documentation.
• Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws, VAT, PAYE, and statutory requirements.
• Collaborate with different business units within the conglomerate to ensure accurate financial data reporting.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA Part II or ongoing CPA qualification preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably in a diversified business or conglomerate.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and Kenyan tax regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP, or similar) and MS Excel.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Key Competencies

• Financial Accuracy & Attention to Detail
• Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
• Integrity & Confidentiality
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Time Management & Organization
• Adaptability in a Multi-sector Environment

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Job Title: Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Manager
Job type:
Full time

Industry:
Renewable Energy

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya

Role Overview
We are hiring for a highly skilled and motivated Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Manager to oversee sourcing, vendor management, logistics operations, and end-to-end supply chain activities. The role is critical in ensuring timely availability of materials, cost efficiency, compliance, and smooth project execution within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business needs.

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective and quality materials/services.

• Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure compliance and performance.

• Logistics Management

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

• Ensure timely delivery of goods, equipment, and spare parts for ongoing projects.

• Coordinate import/export documentation and compliance with customs regulations.

• Supply Chain Management

• Plan, monitor, and optimize supply chain operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Collaborate with project and operations teams to forecast demand and manage inventory.

• Implement ERP systems, KPIs, and reporting for supply chain visibility and control.

• Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree or CIPS certification is an added advantage).
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management, preferably in energy, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of international procurement, logistics regulations, and customs clearance in Kenya.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

Achyutam International is a leading Recruitment Agency for Jobs in Africa, Middle East and Asia, both for Expatriates and for Local professionals. Through our AI based database, which has a large number of professionals interested in International jobs, Achyutam International closes any challenging mandates in the fields of operations, engineering, production, R&D, Quality Control, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, IT, Finance, Sales, CEO's and others; Many candidates has got jobs in Edible Oil, plastics, FMCG, beverages, metals, fodd processing, Agri, Textiles, steel, packaging,etc.

Achyutam International has headhunted professionals in 30+ countries like Nigeria, Ghana, Benin, Conakry, IVC, Cameron, Senegal, South Africa, Mozambique, Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Angola, DR Congo, Malawi, Rwanda, Sudan, Malaysia, Indonesia, UK, Singapore, Mauritius, Madagascar, UAE, Dubai, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Muscat, etc.

• Gathering, analyzing, and documenting business requirements from stakeholders across various departments.
• Translating business needs into detailed functional and non-functional specifications for technology solutions.
• Creating process flows, use cases, and user stories to clearly define system behavior and user interactions.
• Facilitating workshops and meetings with stakeholders to elicit requirements and validate proposed solutions.
• Collaborating closely with project managers, developers, QA testers, and designers throughout the project lifecycle.
• Performing gap analysis to identify areas where current systems or processes do not meet business objectives.
• Developing test cases and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to ensure delivered solutions meet requirements.
• Providing subject matter expertise on business processes within the financial services domain.
• Contributing to the development of business cases and project proposals.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and recommending solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technological advancements in financial services.

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Job Summary
To provide specialist advise and support in the preparation, development and analysis of financial data to provide accurate information to inform decisions enhancing stability, growth & profitability, through the execution of predefined objectives.

Job Description
Job purpose
Overall responsibility for the financial management of the Total Bank Cost space and Cost Efficiency. The role includes oversight of past, present and future financial performance of the Total Bank and various Functions, including the strategic objective of aligning to Absa Bank Kenya Plc.

• Senior stakeholder and relationship management is a key driver in-order to deliver financial objectives by leveraging off Finance, Functions, and other infrastructure groups across the organization.
• Identifying cost trends and financial risks with the presentation of these views alongside the financials at the various exco's and steercos.
• Delivering and presenting of accurate financial information in-order to assist in strategic decisions for Management (CFO, Functions, Sourcing, Board, CMC)
• Support all functions in decision-making process by providing insights into their financial performance, identifying potential cost risks and opportunities, and making recommendations and improvements.
• Provide financial planning and analysis, forecasting and monitoring the Total Bank financial performance to assist the CFO in driving the costs strategy.

Key Accountabilities
Strategy and planning

• Undertake key elements of strategic management activity, involving the identification of how value is created, destroyed, and driven in the function from a cost perspective.
• To support the business in its Outlook/Shape//MTP/STP/RAF processes.
• Support in completion, driving and tracking of the bank cost strategy.
• Lead in budgeting process, outlook and actual Numbers updates, and provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.

Business Performance management

• To develop and report financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g., the Monthly Business review Pack, Benefits Management Committee and Board papers.
• To monitor actual performance against target and to analyse variances.
• Support input of the financials to the investor relations packs, support management in investor relations sessions, press release and the results announcement.
• To respond to routine and ad hoc information requests.
• To produce reports that enable the identification options for improved financial performance and cost reduction.
• To support the business – in the production and review of specific technical elements of Management Accounts KPIs, margins review, Cost drivers.

Decision Support

• To provide support and analysis on a range of technical issues in connection with the Financial and Management Accounts e.g., variance/trend analysis (actuals v budget) makeup of specific costs etc.
• Lead in CFO/Finance mission statement updates, provide commentary to the performance metrics and actions.
• Provide analytics and trends to inform decision making/investment decisions

Stakeholder & Relationship Management

• Maintain and build key relationships across the organization to effectively drive cost strategy and protect value.
• Understand and identify key sustainable requests from stakeholders including adhoc requests.
• Ability to Implement actions without the direct responsibility of resources.
• Negotiate and leverage information off different groups across the organization in-order to meet stakeholder demands.
• Become the "go-to" person for all key senior stakeholders for all Finance matters relating to Costs.
• Liaise with centre to respond on all country costs queries.
• Provide feedback and updates on Cost financial / business matters.
• Communicate the cost related objectives to relevant stakeholders, ensuring alignment to the wider Absa objectives.
• To develop and report Costs financial and other performance measures (metrics) required by the business e.g. the Cost Monthly Business Review Pack, Monthly Efficiency Committee Steerco meeting, Cost CMC inputs, Cost Flash and Board papers, etc.

Team and staff Management

• Take responsibility for personal performance development, training and career development plans and ensure they are relevant and progressed.
• Develop cost health, check and challenge through regular training of cost champions

Qualifications Required.

• Bachelor's degree in finance & related fields
• Accounting Qualifications

Experience Required.

• Progressive experience in finance

Skills Required To Undertake The Role.

• Strong financial analytical and diagnostic skills
• Strong planning skills
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Excellent understanding of business strategy and competitive activity
• Good understanding of global and domestic economic trends
• Ability to work to tight deadlines without compromising accuracy
• Strong team player with good interpersonal, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to influence senior management across the business.
• Experience in the financial services environment.
• Understanding of the broader economic and regulatory environment which Absa operates in.
• Good PC/systems skills.
• Learning agility
• Application Deadline – 9th October 2025***

Absa Bank Kenya is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile and add to the diversity of the Bank.
Education
Higher Diplomas: Financial Sciences (Required)

• Lead strategic consulting projects for clients in the banking, insurance, and investment management sectors.
• Conduct comprehensive market analysis, competitive intelligence gathering, and financial modeling to inform strategic recommendations.
• Develop and articulate strategic roadmaps for clients facing challenges such as digital disruption, regulatory changes, and evolving customer expectations.
• Advise senior executives on business model innovation, operational efficiency, and growth strategies.
• Facilitate executive workshops and strategic planning sessions.
• Build and maintain trusted advisor relationships with C-level executives and key stakeholders.
• Manage project teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables and client satisfaction.
• Develop proposals and contribute to business development efforts within the financial services practice.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, and emerging technologies impacting financial services.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants within the financial services domain.

• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in management consulting, with a strong focus on the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated success in leading strategy consulting engagements for major financial institutions.
• Deep understanding of banking operations, capital markets, insurance, fintech, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, MiFID II).
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic framework development.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior clients.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams in a remote setting.
• Experience with digital transformation initiatives in financial services is highly desirable.
• Strong business acumen and a client-centric approach.

• Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from various stakeholders within the financial services sector.
• Create detailed functional specifications, user stories, process flows, and use cases.
• Bridge the gap between business users and IT teams, ensuring clear and accurate communication of requirements.
• Facilitate requirements gathering workshops, interviews, and brainstorming sessions.
• Support the testing and validation of solutions to ensure they meet business needs and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and recommend solutions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Contribute to project planning and estimation efforts.
• Mentor junior business analysts and contribute to the development of best practices.
• Maintain documentation of business processes, systems, and requirements.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Demonstrated knowledge of banking products, lending processes, capital markets, or insurance.
• Proficiency in business analysis tools and methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, BABOK).
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid work environment, collaborating with both on-site and remote team members.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence) is a plus.

• Lead the formulation and execution of strategic initiatives for financial services clients.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, competitive intelligence, and operational assessments.
• Develop strategic frameworks, financial models, and business cases to support client decision-making.
• Advise clients on digital transformation, customer experience enhancement, and regulatory strategy.
• Manage project teams, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful client solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client executives.
• Contribute to business development efforts and the expansion of the firm's financial services practice.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants, fostering their growth and expertise.
• Develop and disseminate thought leadership on key issues facing the financial services industry.

• MBA or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in management consulting, investment banking, or corporate strategy within the financial services sector.
• Proven expertise in strategy development, market analysis, and financial modeling.
• Deep understanding of banking, insurance, asset management, or payments industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements and manage project teams effectively.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.
• Strong client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.
• A proactive approach and a passion for delivering strategic value.