Job Overview

Our client is a fast-moving consumer goods business looking to bring on a sharp, detail-driven Finance Executive to support their growing finance function. They need someone who doesn't just process numbers but truly owns them. Someone who finds satisfaction in reconciled accounts, clean financial records, and reports that actually mean something to the people reading them. If you have cut your teeth in an FMCG or high-volume trading environment and you understand the pace that comes with it, this is the opportunity to step into a role where your financial discipline will directly impact how the business operates day to day.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Records & Accounting

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date financial records in line with company policies and accepted accounting standards
• Record daily financial transactions covering sales, purchases, payments, and receipts with precision and consistency
• Perform regular bank statement and account reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy across all entries
• Keep organized, audit-ready documentation for every financial transaction and record

Financial Reporting

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements within set deadlines
• Generate clear financial reports and management summaries that support informed decision-making
• Contribute to the analysis of financial data to surface trends, flag discrepancies, and identify areas for improvement

Cash Flow & Budget Management

• Monitor daily cash flow and assist in forecasting short and medium-term cash requirements
• Support budget preparation and track actual expenditure against approved budgets in real time
• Contribute to financial planning and forecasting cycles across the business

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Process supplier invoices accurately and coordinate timely payments within agreed terms
• Track accounts receivable balances and proactively follow up on outstanding client payments
• Ensure all financial transactions are properly documented and appropriately authorized before processing

Compliance & Internal Controls

• Ensure full compliance with company financial policies and applicable statutory and regulatory requirements
• Support both internal and external audit processes by preparing and providing accurate supporting documentation
• Assist in strengthening financial controls designed to prevent errors, irregularities, and fraud

Administrative & Team Support

• Provide general accounting and administrative support to the wider finance team as required
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to ensure accurate and complete financial data collection
• Deliver ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as directed by management

Requirements & Qualifications

• Diploma or bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Active progress toward or completion of CPA or ACCA certification is a strong added advantage
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in a finance or accounting role, with preference given to candidates from the FMCG sector
• Solid working knowledge of core accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and at least one accounting software platform
• Exceptionally detail-oriented with a high standard of numerical accuracy
• Analytical thinker with a practical approach to problem-solving
• Well-organized, deadline-driven, and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Clear communicator with the ability to work collaboratively across departments

What's On Offer

• Kshs. 30,000 gross salary.
• Exposure to the full finance function within a dynamic FMCG business
• A structured, process-driven environment where financial discipline is genuinely valued
• Opportunity to grow toward senior finance roles with increased responsibility over time

Location: Mombasa Road, Nairobi