Finance Manager (Nairobi) at Alternate Doors

SUMMARY

• You are the financial backbone of the business.
• Driving financial health
• Managing day-to-day operations
• Advising leadership on key decisions
• Ensuring compliance, growth, and sustainability

YOU’LL LOVE THIS ROLE IF…

• You enjoy being at the center of decision-making
• You like turning numbers into strategy
• You want visibility with leadership and the board
• You enjoy building systems, controls, and structure
• You take pride in accuracy, compliance, and financial discipline
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• YOU’LL STRUGGLE IF…
• You prefer routine, low-pressure finance roles
• You’re not comfortable challenging leadership decisions
• You don’t like accountability at a senior level
• You struggle with multitasking across operations + strategy
• You don’t enjoy working in dynamic, evolving environments

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Overseeing full financial operations (reporting, audits, compliance)
• Managing budgets, forecasts, and financial planning
• Driving cost optimization and profitability
• Supporting leadership in strategic decision-making
• Managing cash flow, payments, and financial controls
• Ensuring tax compliance and regulatory alignment
• Leading financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Strengthening systems, policies, and internal controls
• Supporting investment decisions and business growth

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• Strong financial controls and clean audits
• Accurate, timely reporting
• Improved profitability and cost efficiency
• Leadership trusts your insights
• Business decisions are backed by solid financial data

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• CPA / ACCA (mandatory)
• Master’s degree (preferred)
• 8+ years in a senior finance role (FMCG / Manufacturing / Retail)
• Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting, and analysis
• Hands-on with ERP / accounting systems