About The Role <\/p>\n
\tCloudFactory is looking for a Finance Manager who thrives on making the complex simple. This is a hands-on leadership role leading the finance function in the CloudFactory Kenya office. You will own the monthly close for Kenya, working closely with the international team, lead tax and statutory reporting, including audit, and support the Kenya country manager \u2014 all while pushing the function forward with finance function automation, AI-enabled workflows, and smarter use of NetSuite.
\n\tThis is not a role for someone who just wants to close the books. We want someone who connects the dots across entities and business lines \u2014 someone who sees a reconciliation break and asks why, not just where.
\n\tYou will report to the Financial Controller and work closely with the Country Manager in a growing company with a strong presence in Nairobi.<\/p>\n
What You Will Own Financial Close & Periodic Reporting <\/p>\n
\tLead the Kenya Accounting department at CloudFactory with day-to-day accounting, along with periodic closing, reconciliation, and statutory filing to deliver timely and accurate financial reports
\n\tFull ownership of the Kenya P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis, along with delivering timely, precise management reports to the country manager and Kenya leadership team<\/p>\n
Taxation and Statutory Reporting <\/p>\n
\tFull ownership of tax strategy in Kenya, including transfer pricing study, VAT filings, WHT filing, and KRA communication liaising with external tax advisors
\n\tFull ownership of annual statutory audit, liaising with Kenya auditors and group auditors, and serving as the primary point of contact for CloudFactory Kenya<\/p>\n
Payroll & Treasury <\/p>\n
\tCoordinate payroll, liaising with internal and external stakeholders
\n\tSupport cash forecasting, manage banking relationships, and ensure liquidity visibility across offices<\/p>\n
Procedure and Control <\/p>\n
\tDeveloping and implementing financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in coordination with the Talent, Operations, and other departments<\/p>\n
Team Leadership <\/p>\n
\tSupervise and mentor a Kenya Finance team
\n\tSet clear priorities and build an accountable finance function
\n\tDevelop team members through structured goal-setting, feedback, and professional development<\/p>\n
Requirements Qualifications <\/p>\n
\tACA, ACCA, CPA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification
\n\tAdvanced Excel and Google Sheets skills; familiarity with prompt-writing a plus<\/p>\n
Core Experience And Mindset <\/p>\n
\tDemonstrated experience managing the full accounting cycle, financial year-end closing, and compliance related to KRA
\n\tProven ability to manage, mentor, and develop accounting teams
\n\tStrong communication skills
\n\tPrior experience in ERP
\n\tCritical and analytical thinker: you solve problems, challenge assumptions, connect patterns across data sets, and bring structure to ambiguity<\/p>\n
Benefits <\/p>\n
\tGreat Mission and Culture
\n\tMeaningful Work
\n\tMarket competitive salary
\n\tQuarterly variable compensation
\n\tComprehensive medical cover
\n\tGroup life insurance
\n\tPersonal development and growth opportunities
\n\tOffice snacks and lunch
\n\tPeriodic team building and social events<\/p>\n
Apply Through:<\/p>\n
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