{"id":96052,"date":"2026-05-13T12:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/head-of-finance-2\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T12:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T12:01:35","slug":"head-of-finance-2","status":"publish","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/job\/head-of-finance-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Head of Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES<\/p>\n<p>Cash Management<\/p>\n<p>\tManage company bank accounts and cash to minimize costs and maximize returns on idle funds.<br \/>\n\tHandle foreign currency accounts, ensuring adequate reserves while minimizing exchange losses.<br \/>\n\tEnsure adequate working capital is available without relying on overdrafts.<br \/>\n\tManage treasury functions, investing surplus funds wisely and ensuring best returns.<br \/>\n\tMaintain strong, balanced relationships with banking partners.<br \/>\n\tReview daily cash positions, focusing on company bankers as the main paying bank.<br \/>\n\tReview and follow up on bank reconciliations and ensure prompt resolution of reconciling items.<br \/>\n\tEnsure sufficient forex for supplier payments; source best exchange rates.<br \/>\n\tDeposit received cash dollars promptly and follow up on yellow vouchers and safari float accountability.<br \/>\n\tManage overseas petty cash denominated in dollars.<\/p>\n<p>Payments &amp; Tax Compliance<\/p>\n<p>\tOversee all tax matters in liaison with tax advisors and KRA, ensuring timely payments.<br \/>\n\tAuthorize petty cash and supplier payments, ensuring adherence to payment terms and supporting documentation.<br \/>\n\tAuthorize LPOs and ensure prompt tax remittances (VAT, Withholding Tax, Instalment Tax).<br \/>\n\tLiaise with tax consultants on all tax-related matters.<\/p>\n<p>Costing<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure weekly profit statements are prepared timely and accurately.<br \/>\n\tEnsure daily cost data is accurate and timely for management use.<br \/>\n\tOversee new product cost setups and regularly review existing product costs for pricing validity.<br \/>\n\tContinuously evaluate the production process to ensure accurate costing.<\/p>\n<p>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bInventory Management<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure accurate and up-to-date inventory records.<br \/>\n\tSupervise monthly stock takes, investigate variances, and implement corrective measures.<br \/>\n\tMonitor and review stock for obsolescence regularly<\/p>\n<p>\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200bManagement Accounts &amp; 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