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.