Finance Manager

Key Responsibilities Manage the month-end and year-end close process, including journals, accruals,  reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting. Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial reports and management information  reports. Maintain accurate financial records in Tally and support improvements in finance  processes and reporting accuracy. Oversee accounts payable and receivable, ensuring proper documentation, approvals,  and follow-up of outstanding balances. Manage bank reconciliations, routine cashbook control, and general financial  housekeeping. Prepare and process statutory returns including PAYE, VAT, SHIF, NSSF, and other  applicable filings, ensuring timely submission. Support audit readiness by maintaining schedules, reconciliations, and proper documentation for internal and external review. Provide financial control over procurement transactions, ensuring cost control, policy compliance, and proper approvals. Process payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with statutory and internal  requirements. Participate in stock counts and inventory reconciliations, and ensure variances are investigated and resolved.  Support basic margin and costing analysis where required. Supervise and guide the Accounts Assistant in day-to-day finance operations. Contribute to the improvement of internal controls, finance processes, and reporting  discipline across the business. Key Deliverables Timely month-end close Accurate monthly financial reports Up-to-date statutory filings and remittances Clean and complete reconciliations for key balance sheet accounts Accurate payroll processing Improved control environment and finance discipline Well-maintained audit support schedules and documentation Qualifications and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, or equivalent 5–7 years’ relevant finance experience Strong working knowledge of IFRS, IAS, and Kenyan tax/statutory requirements Experience in manufacturing is required Exposure to inventory-heavy environments is preferred Exposure to EPZ/export businesses will be an added advantage Experience using Tally is preferred