Finance Officer

Vellmont Advisory Ltd is a company seeking a Finance Officer to manage its full finance cycle in Nairobi, focusing on Kenyan financial operations and statutory compliance.

The Finance Officer at Vellmont Advisory Ltd will be responsible for managing the entire financial cycle within the Nairobi office. This includes handling Kenyan financial operations, ensuring statutory compliance, and executing end-to-end accounting processes. Key areas of focus will be accounts payable and receivable, supporting payroll, performing bank reconciliations, managing tax filings, and preparing monthly financial reports.

1. Maintain accurate accounting records in compliance with IFRS and Kenyan statutory requirements.
2. Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payment processing, and collections.
3. Process vendor invoices, expense claims, and payment requests accurately and promptly.
4. Perform bank reconciliations, manage petty cash, and maintain the general ledger.
5. Support month-end and year-end financial closing processes.
6. Assist with monthly payroll preparation and salary processing.
7. Ensure accurate calculation and timely submission of statutory returns, including PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax, NSSF, SHIF/NHIF, and Housing Levy.
8. Liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and other relevant regulatory bodies.
9. Maintain tax records and assist in obtaining the company's Tax Compliance Certificate.
10. Prepare monthly management reports, cash flow summaries, and expense analyses.
11. Maintain the fixed asset register and support annual stock takes.
12. Implement and monitor internal financial controls and documentation standards.
13. Support internal and external audits by preparing necessary schedules and documentation.
14. Coordinate with HR regarding salary data, commission calculations, and employee reimbursements.
15. Prepare financial documents, letters, and internal communications as required.
16. Assist management with budgeting, forecasting, and various ad-hoc financial tasks.

1. Hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
2. Possess a minimum of 3–5 years of full-cycle finance or accounting experience specifically in Kenya.
3. CPA(K) qualification or active progress towards CPA(K)/ACCA certification is highly preferred.
4. Demonstrate strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, statutory compliance, and KRA filing procedures.
5. Be proficient in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar, along with advanced Excel skills.
6. Exhibit a high level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality when handling financial information.
7. Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to meet monthly reporting and filing deadlines.
8. Have excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in Swahili is an added advantage.
9. Experience in an advisory, real estate, professional services, or cross-border business environment is preferred.
10. Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and international payment processing is a plus.
11. Experience supporting payroll, commission calculations, and HR-finance coordination is beneficial.
12. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.