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Orchid HR has been serving a wide variety of industries as human resource advisors, consultants, and on-site HR departments since 2010. ? Our core business is to provide our corporate clients with human capital solutions that result in measurably improved employee and organizational performance w… read morehile minimizing employment practice risk. ? We assist organizations troubleshoot, establish and outsource essential Human Rersource functions.
Role Purpose
The Finance Manager is responsible for safeguarding the financial integrity of the organisation through robust financial control, accurate reporting, compliance assurance, and disciplined financial management.
The role provides critical financial insight to support strategic decision-making, ensures adherence to IFRS and statutory requirements, and strengthens governance through effective systems, controls, and audit readiness.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Strategic Insight
Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual management accounts in accordance with IFRS
Provide meaningful financial analysis and insights to support executive and board-level decision-making
Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, and performance variance analysis
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across all business units
Review profitability by project, department, client, or campaign where applicable
Support management in pricing, cost control, and resource allocation decisions
Financial Control & Integrity
Oversee the integrity of the general ledger and the monthly financial close process
Review and validate bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
Ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency of all financial records
Identify financial risks, control gaps, and operational inefficiencies
Ensure timely closure of accounting periods and reconciliations
Monitor compliance with internal approval processes and delegated authority limits
Regulatory Compliance & Audit Coordination
Ensure full compliance with KRA and all statutory and regulatory obligations
Oversee VAT, PAYE, NHIF, NSSF, Housing Levy, and corporate tax compliance
Ensure proper eTIMS compliance and alignment between accounting records and tax documentation
Act as primary coordination point for internal and external audits
Prepare and present audit schedules, including:
Trial balance and general ledger extracts
Tax computations and statutory filings
Financial statements and supporting documentation
Reconciliation schedules and audit working papers
Ensure continuous audit readiness across all financial records
Systems, Controls & Governance
Oversee implementation and optimisation of financial systems.
Strengthen internal control frameworks, approval hierarchies, and financial governance structures
Ensure alignment between operational systems and accounting records
Drive automation, efficiency, and standardisation of finance processes
Oversee proper cloud storage and backup of financial documentation
Ensure proper segregation of duties and financial accountability processes
Treasury & Financial Management Support
Support cash flow management and working capital oversight
Provide financial input into funding, liquidity, and capital structure decisions
Evaluate financial performance, cost efficiency, and return on investment metrics
Support financial risk assessment and mitigation strategies
Monitor cash utilisation and liquidity planning
Team Supervision & Oversight
Provide leadership and oversight to the Accountant and Accounts Assistant
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all transactional processing
Enforce adherence to financial controls and reporting standards
Review finance team deliverables and ensure accountability
Coordinate workflow and finance department priorities
Key Deliverables
IFRS-compliant financial statements
Monthly management accounts and executive reports
Budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis
Tax compliance reports and statutory filings
Audit-ready schedules and supporting documentation
Balance sheet integrity and reconciliation reports
Cash flow monitoring reports
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPEREINCE
Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
6 years’ experience in accounts/finance
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Odoo, SAP, QuickBooks or similar)
High attention to detail and accuracy
Strong coordination skills with suppliers and internal departments
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: careers@orchidhr.co.ke using the position as subject of email.
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