Financial Controller

About the role

Trident Group of Companies Kenya is seeking a meticulous Financial Controller to own accounting operations, statutory compliance, internal controls and group financial reporting across its manufacturing and commercial entities. Reporting to senior management, the role ensures fiscal rigor and governance consistency throughout the group.

Key responsibilities

• Lead timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing across group entities.
• Prepare group consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
• Design, implement and monitor internal controls that safeguard assets and prevent leakage.
• Supervise timely filing of corporate income tax, VAT, WHT/WHVAT and payroll statutory deductions.
• Coordinate internal and external statutory audits and resolve audit queries.
• Direct, mentor and build capacity across the accounting team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
• Active professional certification: CPA(K), ACCA, CA or equivalent, with good standing on the relevant national board.
• 7‑10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3‑4 years in a senior leadership role such as Financial Controller or Finance Manager.
• Demonstrated experience in a multi‑entity or manufacturing/commercial group environment.

Required skills

• IFRS compliance and financial reporting.
• Financial consolidation across multiple entities.
• Internal control design and implementation.
• Tax filing and statutory compliance.
• Audit coordination and query resolution.