Finance Lead at Qhala

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing daily accounting, accounts payable/receivable and financial records.
• Reviewing bank, mobile money and account reconciliations.
• Coordinating payments and monitoring cash requirements.
• Ensuring timely statutory filings and tax compliance.
• Preparing routine monthly financial reports and management schedules.
• Supervising and supporting junior finance team members.
• Maintaining audit-ready documentation and coordinating audit requirements.
• Improving finance processes, systems and documentation.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or related field.
• CPA qualification required; CPA(K) preferred.
• 3–5 years’ relevant accounting/finance experience, preferably in a growing SME or multi-project environment.
• Strong experience in bookkeeping, reconciliations, AP/AR and statutory compliance.
• Experience supervising junior finance staff or interns.
• Proficiency in accounting/ERP systems and Excel/Google Sheets.
• Good understanding of Kenyan tax and statutory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, financial discipline and ability to work independently.