Financial Controller

ERP Finance Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced ERP Finance Manager to lead the deployment, customization, and continuous improvement of our enterprise resource planning systems. This senior role combines deep financial expertise with strong technical capabilities to streamline operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive data-driven decision-making across multi-branch operations. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of accounting proficiency and IT project exposure, with a proven track record in managing stock-heavy systems and retail environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead ERP deployment, customization, and system upgrades across the organization.
• Design automated workflows to streamline financial reporting and data integration.
• Troubleshoot system errors and resolve discrepancies between sub-ledgers and the general ledger.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Oversee real-time inventory tracking and digital stock control across all warehouses.
• Align Point of Sale (POS) transaction data with backend accounting modules.
• Conduct regular digital and physical audits of financial data across multi-branch operations.
• Train branch staff on financial software and data security protocols.
• Manage electronic tax submissions and compliance via KRA iTax and TIMS/eTIMS.
• Maintain clear digital logs and documentation to support external audits.
• Enforce cybersecurity controls and user access policies for all financial software.
• Ensure strict compliance with KRA regulations, tax laws, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).

Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field.
• Degree or Diploma in IT, Computer Science, or Business Information Technology (BBIT).

Certifications & Professional Membership

• Active CPA(K) member in good standing with ICPAK.

Experience

• Minimum of 5 to 7 years of experience in a senior finance role with hands-on IT project exposure.

Technical Skills

• Power-user experience in major ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Sage, or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Strong technical proficiency in SQL, advanced Excel, and data analytics tools like Power BI or Tableau.
• Proven background managing stock-heavy systems, retail operations, or supply chain environments.