Finance Associate at Greenspoon Kenya

Role Description

As a Finance Associate, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our finance operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will focus on ensuring financial accuracy, efficiency, and strategy execution. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business by leveraging automation, data insights, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations
• Support working capital management and cash flow forecasting to sustain growth
• Assist in inventory and cost control processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Conduct detailed financial analysis to provide actionable insights for decision-making
• Help implement and optimize financial systems, automation tools, and processes for scalability
• Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and administrative requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain financial transparency and accountability

Profile

The ideal candidate has:

• A CPA Level 6 qualification or an advanced degree in finance with excellent marks
• 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment, such as Big 4 firms or startups
• A natural affinity for automation, financial systems, and data-driven solutions
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to work hands-on
• An entrepreneurial mindset and the resilience to thrive in ambiguity
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach
• Effective communication skills, with a direct and honest approach to feedback
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bring up the good, the bad and the ugly - a "say what you mean and mean what you say"
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to make stuff "match"
• Experience with financial software such as Microsoft Dynamics is a plus, and a passion for sustainability and social impact is highly valued.