Finance Associate (3-Month Contract)

Red Giant Media Agency is a leading experiential and below-the-line (BTL) marketing agency in Nairobi, Kenya. Established between 2014-2016, the firm specializes in immersive brand activations, corporate events, product launches, roadshows, and strategic public relations for various brands.

The ideal candidate will be adaptable and dependable, capable of handling shifting priorities, new tasks, and urgent requests that arise from campaign deadlines, month-end closures, and client demands. This position is suitable for a qualified individual who can start promptly and contribute effectively from the first week.

1. Manage accounts receivable, including invoicing, client billing, statements, payment follow-ups, and collections.
2. Support accounts payable processes, such as preparing and tracking supplier payments.
3. Perform bank, vendor, and customer account reconciliations, ensuring proper documentation.
4. Prepare monthly financial reports, schedules, and analyses.
5. Assist with budgeting and costing for client activations, events, and internal projects.
6. Support compliance documentation for Kenyan taxes, including VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, and eTIMS.
7. Utilize Excel/Google Sheets and ERP systems for transaction recording, data organization, and reporting support.
8. Liaise with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to promptly resolve finance-related queries.
9. Adapt to various finance tasks as workload requires, covering urgent requests during month-end, campaign peaks, and event periods.
10. Provide assistance with ad-hoc finance tasks and presentations as needed.

1. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field, with a minimum of Second Class Honours (Upper Division).
2. Minimum grade of B+ or above in Mathematics.
3. CPA Part 2 passed at minimum (candidates with higher CPA sections are encouraged).
4. Hands-on experience in accounts receivable, reconciliations, and basic financial reporting.
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
6. Mandatory experience with ERP or accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).
7. Working knowledge of Kenyan tax concepts (VAT, PAYE, WHT) and eTIMS.
8. Flexible and adaptable, comfortable switching tasks and priorities, and willing to adjust working hours for business needs (e.g., month-end or event deadlines).
9. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and integrity.
10. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including professional client follow-up.
11. Ability to manage multiple tasks independently, meet deadlines, and work effectively as part of a team.
12. Ability to start immediately is an advantage.