Finance Officer

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.

Minimum qualifications

BA/BSc/HND , Professional Certificate

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: Vellmont.HR@outlook.com using the position as subject of email.

Interested candidates should send their CV and cover letter to mailto:Vellmont.HR@outlook.com with the subject line:

"Application – Finance Officer – [Your Name]"

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