Finance & Operations Accountant
Posted:
Company Details
Industry:
Consulting
Description:
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Summit Recruitment & Search Africa has been the leading African Recruitment and Search Agency, delivering world class Talent Sourcing, Executive Search, Recruitment and HR Solutions across the continent. Our expertise spans across all regions of Africa, including Northern Af…
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Job Details
Job Type:
Full Time
Workplace Type:
On-site
Qualification:
Diploma
Job Experience:
Mandatory
Job Location:
Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date:
Undisclosed
Salary:
Undisclosed
Other Pay:
Benefits
Job Category:
Accounting
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee full management accounting across all businesses, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare monthly management accounts, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and variance analysis using QuickBooks, providing clear insights to support decision-making.
- Drive cost control and efficiency across all business units by identifying wastage, inefficiencies, and opportunities for cost reduction without compromising quality or service.
- Provide operational and financial oversight by working closely with departmental heads to monitor performance and ensure accountability against budgets.
- Ensure proper financial separation and reporting between business units, including inter-company transactions and revenue tracking across all entities.
- Support strategic decision-making by advising management on pricing, investment priorities, resource allocation, and overall business performance improvement.
- Strengthen internal controls, financial discipline, and compliance across all operations to support sustainable growth and scalability.
- Collaborate with operational teams to improve procurement, stock management, payroll efficiency, and overall cost structures.
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Working experience with QuickBooks or similar accounting software.
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cost management.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational data for decision-making.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to link finance to operational performance and efficiency.
- Ability to work in a dynamic, multi-business environment with diverse operational needs.
- Strong communication skills and ability to influence decisions across teams.
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