Finance Officer
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Vellmont Advisory Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer to manage its full finance cycle in Nairobi. The role covers accounting, payroll, statutory compliance, reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and audit support for an established advisory company.
- Manage the full finance cycle, including payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Support payroll and statutory filings, including PAYE, VAT, NSSF, SHIF/NHIF, and Housing Levy.
- Prepare monthly reports, cash-flow summaries, expense analysis, budgets, and forecasts.
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Vellmont Advisory Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Finance Officer to manage its full finance cycle in Nairobi. The role covers accounting, payroll, statutory compliance, reporting, internal controls, budgeting, and audit support for an established advisory company.
- Manage the full finance cycle, including payables, receivables, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
- Support payroll and statutory filings, including PAYE, VAT, NSSF, SHIF/NHIF, and Housing Levy.
- Prepare monthly reports, cash-flow summaries, expense analysis, budgets, and forecasts.
- Onsite full-time role in Nairobi offering KSh 50,000–KSh 100,000 per month.
- Requires a relevant bachelor's degree and at least 3–5 years of finance or accounting experience in Kenya.
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Finance Officer
Job Type: Full Time
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Onsite
Qualifications
- BA/BSc/HND
- ,
- Professional Certificate
Experience
3 - 7 years
Location: Nairobi
Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Salary Range
KSh 50,000 - KSh 100,000/month
Job Summary
Vellmont Advisory Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Finance Officer to manage the full finance cycle for our Nairobi office. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Kenyan financial operations, statutory compliance, and end-to-end accounting processes, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, bank reconciliation, tax filings, and monthly reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Full-Cycle Accounting
- Maintain accurate accounting records in line with IFRS and Kenyan statutory requirements.
- Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payment processing, and collections.
- Process vendor invoices, expense claims, and payment requests accurately and on time.
- Perform bank reconciliations, petty cash management, and general ledger maintenance.
- Support month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Payroll & Statutory Compliance
- Support monthly payroll preparation and salary processing.
- Ensure accurate computation and timely filing of statutory returns, including PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax, NSSF, SHIF/NHIF, and Housing Levy.
- Liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and other regulatory bodies as required.
- Maintain tax records and support the company's Tax Compliance Certificate requirements.
- Financial Reporting & Controls
- Prepare monthly management reports, cash flow summaries, and expense analysis.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and support annual stock takes.
- Implement and monitor internal financial controls and documentation standards.
- Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing required documentation.
- Administrative Finance Support
- Coordinate with HR on salary data, commission calculations, and employee reimbursements.
- Prepare financial documents, letters, and internal communications as needed.
- Support management with budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years of full-cycle finance or accounting experience in Kenya.
- CPA(K) qualification or progress towards CPA(K)/ACCA certification is strongly preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, statutory compliance, and KRA filing requirements.
- Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar, and advanced Excel skills.
- High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality in handling financial information.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to meet monthly reporting and filing deadlines.
- Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in Swahili is an added advantage.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in an advisory, real estate, professional services, or cross-border business environment.
Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and international payment processing.
Experience supporting payroll, commission calculations, and HR-finance coordination.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Method of Application
- Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to:
- [email protected]
- using the position as subject of email.
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- "Application – Finance Officer – [Your Name]"
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