Job Description
- Lead the finance function for Kenyan operations, driving financial strategy, accurate reporting, strong controls, and insights to fuel rapid network expansion, retail performance, and profitability in the competitive oil & gas sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for business and station-level growth.
- Oversee full-cycle accounting (GL, AP/AR, payroll, fuel/lubricant inventory, reconciliations, month/year-end closings).
- Prepare financial statements, management accounts, cash flow reports, and KPI dashboards.
- Manage treasury, cash flow, banking, and working capital in a high-volume retail setting.
- Ensure compliance with KRA, EPRA, IFRS, ICPAK, and statutory requirements. Drive cost control, margin analysis, and profitability across stations.
- Coordinate audits, internal controls, risk management, and fraud prevention. Support expansion projects, new stations and investments decisions.
- Analytical Hands-on
- Supervise and develop the finance team.
- Commercially Aware
- Collaborate with operations, retail, and procurement on pricing, inventory, and commercial matters.
Academic Qualifications & Professional Experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related (Master's/MBA advantage).
- Professional qualification: CPA(K) or ACCA (ICPAK membership advantage).
- 7-10 years progressive finance/accounting experience, including 2+ years in managerial/senior auditor role.
- Strong background in retail, oil & gas, energy, or multi-site operations preferred.
- Expertise in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and cash management in fast-paced environments.
- Hands-on with ERP systems and advanced Excel/analytics.
- Deep knowledge of Kenyan tax, regulatory, and energy sector rules.
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