To lead the Finance function and steward City Walk's financial health by delivering accurate reporting, robust controls, disciplined cash and working-capital management, tax and regulatory compliance, and actionable insights that improve profitability, protect assets, and support growth. Works closely with: Operations, Sales, Supply Chain/Procurement, HR, Store/Branch Managers, External Auditors, Banks.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance

Financial Reporting & IFRS Compliance

Cash, Treasury & Working Capital

Accounts Receivable, Payables & Credit Control

Inventory, Costing & Margin Management (Retail-critical)

Taxation & Statutory Compliance (Kenya)

Controls, Governance & Audit

Systems, Data & Process Excellence

Payroll Oversight & People Costs

Leadership & Capability Building

Qualifications & Experience (Must-Have)

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.

Professional certification: CPA-K (preferred) or ACCA; active good standing.

Experience: 6-8+ years total, with 3+ years in a finance leadership role (Finance Manager/Controller) - retail,

FMCG, or multi-branch environments strongly preferred.

Proven track record in budgeting/forecasting, management reporting, cash & working capital management, inventory controls, and tax compliance in Kenya.

Hands-on expertise with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).

Strong knowledge of IFRS, Kenyan tax laws, and internal controls.

Added Advantage (Nice-to-Have)

MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification.

Data/BI skills (Power BI/Tableau), Power Query/Power Pivot, or basic SQL.

Experience rolling out or upgrading ERP/POS and standardizing multi-branch processes.

Exposure to e-commerce and payment gateways (reconciling online sales, chargebacks, fees).

Analytical Rigor: Turns data into clear insights and prioritized actions; strong variance & root-cause analysis.

Leadership & Influence: Coaches teams, challenges peers constructively, and drives cross-functional execution.

Integrity & Control Mindset: Zero tolerance for control breaches; meticulous with approvals and documentation.

Communication: Crisp storytelling in presentations; can brief the Board and guide store managers with equal clarity.

Execution: Plans well, meets deadlines, and sustains high standards under pressure and rapid growth.