Officer, Finance at Bridge International

The Finance team collaborates with country and group leadership to ensure financial sustainability and advance our mission. We provide strategic insights on raising capital, deliver actionable feedback on financial performance, and prioritize the efficient use of resources across territories and the organization.

As a rapidly scaling multi-unit enterprise, we build world-class financial infrastructure, including designing systems, policies, and procedures to support high-volume transactions and distributed operations. Our centralized team specializes in Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Treasury, and Financial Planning & Analysis, providing shared services to enable consistent operational success.

Finance Operations

Our Finance Operations team supports financial leadership by managing accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, payroll, compliance, and asset management processes. We ensure consistent operational excellence, empowering stakeholders with clear financial data and performance insights.

We partner with external stakeholders, including donors and auditors, leading all financial reporting efforts. By prioritizing process integrity and operational innovation, we drive improvements that align with and support the organization’s strategic goals.

About the Role

As an Officer, Finance your main role will be to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and provide accurate and timely financial reports to support informed decision-making.

What You Will Do

Accounting and Financial Management

• Assist in handling daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions with proper documentation.
• Monitor cash flow, cost control measures, and financial performance, providing actionable insights to management.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.

Compliance and Tax Management

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations, including filing statutory returns (NSSF, SHIF, PAYE, AHY VAT, WHT) within deadlines.
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax consultants during audits and assessments.
• Manage payroll statutory and other deductions, ensuring timely filing of returns and payments.

Reporting and Analysis

• Drive financial period closures and prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and management notes in collaboration with the Finance Shared Service.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, trackers, and reports for management use.
• Prepare unit-level profit and loss accounts and support business strategy with financial insights.

Operational Support

• Ensure accurate revenue capture and adherence to IFRS standards.
• Coordinate quarterly stock-taking, inventory reconciliation, and variance investigation.
• Maintain and report on academy repairs, budgets, and actual spending.
• Assist with updating pupil accounts, addressing anomalies, and resolving account issues promptly.

Asset and Lease Management

• Compile and manage fixed asset listings for insurance purposes, ensuring timely communication of additions and deletions.
• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure timely renewal of leases and sharing of relevant data.

Team Collaboration and Leadership

• Work closely with senior management to align financial operations with strategic goals.
• Act as a subject matter expert, addressing accounting issues raised by the Finance Shared Service.
• Assist the Finance Director in managing audits, budgets, and financial strategies.

What You Should Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA-K certification or equivalent, with an excellent academic record.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting, with expertise in financial analysis.
• Solid understanding of local tax laws and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) and Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills (mandatory).
• Experience in working with teams and working in multicultural, multi-country environments.
• Prior experience in audit and preparation of management reports is an advantage.