Finance Manager at City Walk Ltd

• To lead the Finance function and steward City Walk's financial health by delivering accurate reporting, robust controls, disciplined cash and working-capital management, tax and regulatory compliance, and actionable insights that improve profitability, protect assets, and support growth. Works closely with: Operations, Sales, Supply Chain/Procurement, HR, Store/Branch Managers, External Auditors, Banks.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance
• Financial Reporting & IFRS Compliance
• Cash, Treasury & Working Capital
• Accounts Receivable, Payables & Credit Control
• Inventory, Costing & Margin Management (Retail-critical)
• Taxation & Statutory Compliance (Kenya)
• Controls, Governance & Audit
• Systems, Data & Process Excellence
• Payroll Oversight & People Costs
• Leadership & Capability Building

Qualifications & Experience (Must-Have)

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification: CPA-K (preferred) or ACCA; active good standing.
• Experience: 6-8+ years total, with 3+ years in a finance leadership role (Finance Manager/Controller) - retail,
• FMCG, or multi-branch environments strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in budgeting/forecasting, management reporting, cash & working capital management, inventory controls, and tax compliance in Kenya.
• Hands-on expertise with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Kenyan tax laws, and internal controls.

Added Advantage (Nice-to-Have)

• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Data/BI skills (Power BI/Tableau), Power Query/Power Pivot, or basic SQL.
• Experience rolling out or upgrading ERP/POS and standardizing multi-branch processes.
• Exposure to e-commerce and payment gateways (reconciling online sales, chargebacks, fees).
• Analytical Rigor: Turns data into clear insights and prioritized actions; strong variance & root-cause analysis.
• Leadership & Influence: Coaches teams, challenges peers constructively, and drives cross-functional execution.
• Integrity & Control Mindset: Zero tolerance for control breaches; meticulous with approvals and documentation.
• Communication: Crisp storytelling in presentations; can brief the Board and guide store managers with equal clarity.
• Execution: Plans well, meets deadlines, and sustains high standards under pressure and rapid growth.