Finance Officer – Nairobi

About the role

A leading IT and cybersecurity consulting company based in Texas, which supports small to medium-sized businesses with strategic IT services, is recruiting a Finance Officer in Nairobi through Summit Recruitment & Search. The role covers accounting functions such as accounts payable and receivable, tax submissions and invoicing.

Key responsibilities

• Assist with day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Develop and manage a chart of accounts defining bookkeeping policies and procedures.
• Oversee vendor bill payments through Bill.com, ensuring timely processing.
• Issue client invoices, collect payments and facilitate on-time payments through the client payment portal, Connect Booster.
• Maintain financial records and documentation so they are accurate and available for audit and reporting.
• Assist in preparing and filing statutory documents and reports to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
• Handle the filing and management of all documents, and perform other reasonable financial and accounting tasks.

Required profile

• Minimum of 10 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or a related field.
• Solid understanding of GAAP accounting principles, including accruals and revenue recognition.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, discretion and ability to handle confidential information.

Required skills

• Proficiency in financial software and tools.
• Proficiency in spreadsheets, formulas and data analysis tools.

Applicants apply through the recruiter's application form. The recruiter states that it does not charge any fee and that candidates who do not hear back within two weeks should keep an eye on its job board for future openings.