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Category

Accounting / Finance

Employment Type

Full-time

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

11/20/2026
16 days left

Employer / Company

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Description (Public)

The Head of Finance provides strategic financial leadership, governance oversight and commercial support across the organisation and its associated business operations. The role reports to the CEO, Managing Director or Board and carries responsibility for financial planning, budgeting, treasury, compliance and audit outcomes.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic financial leadership and governance oversight across the organisation and its affiliated business units.
  • Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports and management accounts.
  • Lead budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis across all business operations.
  • Manage treasury, cash flow, banking relationships and working capital.
  • Ensure full tax and statutory compliance, including timely KRA filings and remittances.
  • Design and maintain internal controls and risk management frameworks that deliver clean audit outcomes.
  • Support tendering, commercial negotiations and project costing for new business.
  • Guide business development decisions with financial modelling and investment appraisal.

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration or a related field.
  • CPA (K) qualification is mandatory and active ICPAK membership is required.
  • ACCA, CIMA, CFA, corporate governance or risk management certification is an added advantage.
  • Minimum 5 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
  • Experience in a multi-business environment is preferred.
  • Strong command of financial reporting standards, tax law and audit processes.

Skills & Competencies:

  • Financial management and analysis.
  • Strategic thinking and corporate governance.
  • Risk management and internal controls.
  • Commercial acumen and negotiation.
  • Leadership and decision making.
  • Integrity and effective communication.

How to Apply

About BrighterMonday Consulting
BrighterMonday Consulting provides recruitment and consulting services, connecting employers with talent across Uganda.

Mission

To maximize opportunities for East Africa’s job seekers and employers by providing leading career development and recruitment solutions.

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