Finance Manager

Summit Recruitment and Search Kenya Full Time Posted 2026-10-27

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A senior finance position with a trading/distribution or healthcare/medical equipment firm in Kenya. The role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow, import costing, credit control, statutory compliance, and the accounts team, reporting to the COO and CEO. Candidates with Hindi, Gujarati, or Punjabi are strongly encouraged to apply.

Senior finance role with P&L and team leadership responsibilities
Deadline for applications: 23/11/2026
5+ years’ experience in trading, distribution or import business preferred

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Senior finance role with P&L and team leadership responsibilities
Deadline for applications: 23/11/2026
5+ years’ experience in trading, distribution or import business preferred
CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent professional qualification required
Strong Odoo/ERP and Kenyan tax/statutory compliance experience
Hindi, Gujarati or Punjabi speakers encouraged to apply

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The successful candidate will oversee the company’s financial operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, import costing, credit control and statutory compliance. The role will also involve managing the accounts team and working closely with the COO and CEO to support business growth and financial performance. Candidates who speak Hindi, Gujarati or Punjabi are highly encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, budgets and cash flow forecasts to support business decisions.
Oversee daily accounting operations, including bank reconciliations, payment matching, accounts payable and receivable.
Manage import costing, landed costs, inventory valuation, foreign-currency transactions and international supplier payments.
Oversee credit control, debt collection, working capital management and customer account reconciliations.
Ensure compliance with Kenyan tax laws and statutory requirements while maintaining accurate financial records using Odoo or a comparable ERP system.
Supervise and mentor the accounts team, strengthen internal financial controls and provide financial insights to the COO and CEO.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related field, with CPA (K), ACCA or an equivalent professional qualification.
Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a trading, distribution or import business, preferably within the healthcare or medical equipment sector.
Strong hands-on experience with Odoo or a comparable ERP system and excellent knowledge of Kenyan statutory and tax requirements.
Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, credit control and financial reconciliations.
Good understanding of import costing, inventory management, foreign-currency transactions and international supplier payments.
Strong leadership, analytical and communication skills, with a high level of integrity and attention to detail.
Deadline for applications:
23/11/2026

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