{"id":108442,"date":"2026-08-16T09:53:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T09:53:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/finance-operations-lead\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T09:53:44","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T09:53:44","slug":"finance-operations-lead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/kiambu\/finance-operations-lead\/","title":{"rendered":"Finance Operations Lead"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Finance Operations Lead\", \"description\": \"About the job\\nOur client is looking for a\\nFinance Operations Lead\\nto take charge of financial operations, statutory reporting, governance, and working capital management across the group. This is a leadership role for a finance professional who thrives on control, accuracy, and driving operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.\\nYou'll lead a team of five \u2014 Payables, Credit Control, Receivables, Taxation & Compliance, and Inventory Control Accountants \u2014 and be a key partner in ensuring the integrity of the group's financial records and its regulatory compliance.\\nWhat You'll Do\\nFinancial Reporting & Period-End\\nLead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes\\nPrepare management accounts and board reporting packs\\nEnsure IFRS and statutory compliance across all entities\\nFinancial Controls & Governance\\nStrengthen internal control frameworks and audit readiness\\nOwn reconciliations and ledger integrity\\nCoordinate internal and external audits through to closure\\nWorking Capital & Operational Finance\\nMonitor debtor collections and supplier settlements\\nOversee manufacturing cost allocations and inventory valuation\\nDrive EBITDA improvement through financial analysis and cost discipline\\nTrack budget vs. actual performance and lead corrective action\\nTax & Regulatory Compliance\\nEnsure accurate, timely settlement of PAYE, VAT, WHT, WVAT, and other statutory obligations\\nLead implementation of tax law and regulatory changes\\nManage tax audits and compliance risk\\nTeam Leadership\\nSupervise and develop the finance operations team\\nStandardize processes and improve ERP utilization\\nBuild a high-performance, accountable finance culture\\nWhat Success Looks Like\\nMonth-end close in \u2264 3 days, with >99% reporting accuracy\\nNil compliance breaches, minimal audit adjustments\\n100% of reconciliations completed monthly\\nDebtor collections and supplier settlements >95% within terms\\n100% on-time statutory filings and payments\\nRequirements\\nWhat You Bring\\nBachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field\\nCPA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional qualification\\nFMVA, MBA, or a relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage\\nMinimum 8 years' experience\\nin finance operations, preferably in manufacturing\\nExposure to manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-entity business environments preferred\\nStrong grounding in IFRS, internal controls, working capital management, and taxation\\nProven people leadership, analytical thinking, and business partnering skills\\nERP systems proficiency\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-14\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"PIPOSOFT\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Kiambu\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-28T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> PIPOSOFT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kiambu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-28<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>About the job<br \/>Our client is looking for a<br \/>Finance Operations Lead<br \/>to take charge of financial operations, statutory reporting, governance, and working capital management across the group. This is a leadership role for a finance professional who thrives on control, accuracy, and driving operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.<br \/>You&#8217;ll lead a team of five \u2014 Payables, Credit Control, Receivables, Taxation &#038; Compliance, and Inventory Control Accountants \u2014 and be a key partner in ensuring the integrity of the group&#8217;s financial records and its regulatory compliance.<br \/>What You&#8217;ll Do<br \/>Financial Reporting &#038; Period-End<br \/>Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes<br \/>Prepare management accounts and board reporting packs<br \/>Ensure IFRS and statutory compliance across all entities<br \/>Financial Controls &#038; Governance<br \/>Strengthen internal control frameworks and audit readiness<br \/>Own reconciliations and ledger integrity<br \/>Coordinate internal and external audits through to closure<br \/>Working Capital &#038; Operational Finance<br \/>Monitor debtor collections and supplier settlements<br \/>Oversee manufacturing cost allocations and inventory valuation<br \/>Drive EBITDA improvement through financial analysis and cost discipline<br \/>Track budget vs. actual performance and lead corrective action<br \/>Tax &#038; Regulatory Compliance<br \/>Ensure accurate, timely settlement of PAYE, VAT, WHT, WVAT, and other statutory obligations<br \/>Lead implementation of tax law and regulatory changes<br \/>Manage tax audits and compliance risk<br \/>Team Leadership<br \/>Supervise and develop the finance operations team<br \/>Standardize processes and improve ERP utilization<br \/>Build a high-performance, accountable finance culture<br \/>What Success Looks Like<br \/>Month-end close in \u2264 3 days, with >99% reporting accuracy<br \/>Nil compliance breaches, minimal audit adjustments<br \/>100% of reconciliations completed monthly<br \/>Debtor collections and supplier settlements >95% within terms<br \/>100% on-time statutory filings and payments<br \/>Requirements<br \/>What You Bring<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Business, Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related field<br \/>CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or an equivalent professional qualification<br \/>FMVA, MBA, or a relevant postgraduate qualification is an added advantage<br \/>Minimum 8 years&#8217; experience<br \/>in finance operations, preferably in manufacturing<br \/>Exposure to manufacturing, FMCG, or multi-entity business environments preferred<br \/>Strong grounding in IFRS, internal controls, working capital management, and taxation<br \/>Proven people leadership, analytical thinking, and business partnering skills<br \/>ERP systems proficiency<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to PIPOSOFT on www.linkedin.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1307222\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-28 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: PIPOSOFT Location: Kiambu Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-28 Job Description About the jobOur client is looking for aFinance Operations Leadto take charge of financial operations, statutory reporting, governance, and working capital management across the group. 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