Finance Operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent professional accounting qualification is essential
  
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar finance role, ideally within a high-growth or dynamic business environment
  
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to distil complex financial data into clear insights that inform strategic decision-making
  
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, identify challenges, and proactively develop effective, innovative solutions
  
• Proven experience in negotiating terms and managing relationships with banks, suppliers, and other key stakeholders
  

• Drive financial performance by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending corrective actions to management.
  
• Produce accurate and timely financial reports, while developing strategies aligned with the business's long-term financial goals.
  
• Maintain and reconcile key balance sheet accounts, including oversight of the Fixed Assets Register and general ledger alignment.
  
• Lead cash flow planning and manage treasury operations to ensure financial stability and efficiency.
  
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making and improve business outcomes.
  
• Design, implement, and manage financial projects that drive process improvement and operational excellence.
  
• Provide insight and advice on business strategies, acting as a key liaison between the finance function and operational teams.
  
• Own and manage the integrity of operational reconciliations and accounts impacted by day-to-day business activities.
  
• Identify and escalate financial risks, process inefficiencies, and areas for improvement within the finance function.
  
• Lead, manage, and develop the finance team to meet performance standards and support the organization’s growth.
  
• Continuously improve, document, and maintain finance-related processes to enhance consistency and effectiveness.
  
• Oversee budgeting processes and ensure accurate, insightful financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.
  
• Deliver financial support and training to build financial acumen across business units and enhance decision-making.
  
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory reporting as mandated by the KRA, CBK and any other regulatory bodies.
  
• Lead integrations with banks and other partners which can foster Pull and other methods of collections.
  
• Review, interpret and assess vendor and service contracts, proactively negotiating and re- negotiating terms to ensure cost efficiency, regulatory compliance and alignment with Unifi’s operational needs.