Finance Officer at Vellmont Advisory Ltd

Job Summary

Vellmont Advisory Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Finance Officer to manage the full finance cycle for our Nairobi office. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Kenyan financial operations, statutory compliance, and end-to-end accounting processes, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll support, bank reconciliation, tax filings, and monthly reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Full-Cycle Accounting

• Maintain accurate accounting records in line with IFRS and Kenyan statutory requirements.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, payment processing, and collections.
• Process vendor invoices, expense claims, and payment requests accurately and on time.
• Perform bank reconciliations, petty cash management, and general ledger maintenance.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes.

Payroll & Statutory Compliance

• Support monthly payroll preparation and salary processing.
• Ensure accurate computation and timely filing of statutory returns, including PAYE, VAT, Withholding Tax, NSSF, SHIF/NHIF, and Housing Levy.
• Liaise with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and other regulatory bodies as required.
• Maintain tax records and support the company's Tax Compliance Certificate requirements.

Financial Reporting & Controls

• Prepare monthly management reports, cash flow summaries, and expense analysis.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and support annual stock takes.
• Implement and monitor internal financial controls and documentation standards.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and providing required documentation.

Administrative Finance Support

• Coordinate with HR on salary data, commission calculations, and employee reimbursements.
• Prepare financial documents, letters, and internal communications as needed.
• Support management with budgeting, forecasting, and ad-hoc financial tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of full-cycle finance or accounting experience in Kenya.
• CPA(K) qualification or progress towards CPA(K)/ACCA certification is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws, statutory compliance, and KRA filing requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, or similar, and advanced Excel skills.
• High level of accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality in handling financial information.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet monthly reporting and filing deadlines.
• Excellent written and spoken English; proficiency in Swahili is an added advantage.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an advisory, real estate, professional services, or cross-border business environment.
• Familiarity with multi-currency transactions and international payment processing.
• Experience supporting payroll, commission calculations, and HR-finance coordination.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.