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Finance Lead
CountyNairobi CountyCityNot specifiedContractFull TimePosted2026-09-17Close date2026-12-15Experience3 yearsSourceMimus Jobs Kenya
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Finance Lead role in Nairobi managing daily accounting, reconciliations, payments, statutory compliance, and financial reporting. Requires CPA qualification and 3–5 years of experience in a growing SME or multi-project environment. Full-time position with a deadline of 15 December 2026.
- CPA qualification required, CPA(K) preferred
- 3–5 years accounting/finance experience needed
- Full-time role based in Nairobi
- Deadline: 15 December 2026
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
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- Plan to submit before the listed deadline: 2026-12-15.
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- Mimus Jobs Kenya
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- Deadline is available: 2026-12-15
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Original source description
- F
- Finance Lead
- Jobs Kenya
- Full Time
- Nairobi
- Nairobi
- Deadline:
- 15 December 2026
- Posted
- September 17, 2026
- Key
Responsibilities
- include:
- Managing daily accounting, accounts payable/receivable and financial records.
- Reviewing bank, mobile money and account reconciliations.
- Coordinating payments and monitoring cash requirements.
- Ensuring timely statutory filings and tax compliance.
- Preparing routine monthly financial reports and management schedules.
- Supervising and supporting junior finance team members.
- Maintaining audit-ready documentation and coordinating audit requirements.
- Improving finance processes, systems and documentation.
- Qualifications &
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
- CPA qualification required; CPA(K) preferred.
- 3–5 years’ relevant accounting/finance experience, preferably in a growing SME or multi-project environment.
- Strong
- in bookkeeping, reconciliations, AP/AR and statutory compliance.
- supervising junior finance staff or interns.
- Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems and Excel/Google Sheets.
- Good understanding of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements.
- Strong attention to detail, financial discipline and ability to work independently.
- Qualifications
- BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate
- Required
- 3 - 5 years
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