Head of Finance & Accounting (Gujarati/Hindi Speaking)

About the role

Career Directions Limited is hiring a Head of Finance & Accounting in Kiambu County, Kenya. The role leads the Finance & Accounting function, covering financial reporting, internal controls, cost management, regulatory compliance, working-capital management and financial insights that support profitability and growth. Fluency in Gujarati or Hindi is mandatory because of the communication and stakeholder-engagement needs of the position.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly and annual closing, general ledger integrity, reconciliations and financial statements
• Manage product costing, cost allocation, inventory valuation, operational variances and cost-reduction initiatives
• Lead annual budgeting, financial planning, forecasting, performance monitoring and variance analysis
• Develop management reports, financial dashboards and profitability analyses
• Oversee SAP Finance and Controlling, data accuracy, system controls and process automation
• Strengthen financial governance, asset protection, fraud prevention and risk mitigation
• Manage cash-flow forecasting, receivables, payables, inventory and working-capital efficiency
• Ensure statutory compliance, accurate tax reporting, audit coordination and timely resolution of audit findings
• Partner with procurement, operations, supply chain and commercial teams on pricing, margins and investment decisions
• Lead, coach and develop the Finance & Accounting team

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CA or equivalent) is mandatory
• Master's degree or MBA is an added advantage; active membership in the relevant professional body is preferred
• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive Finance & Accounting experience, including substantial leadership
• At least five years in a senior finance leadership role in a large manufacturing or FMCG environment
• Fluency in Gujarati or Hindi is mandatory

Required skills

• SAP FI/CO and MIS for executive decision-making
• Manufacturing accounting, standard costing, cost-centre and profit-centre accounting
• Variance analysis (material, labour, utility, yield, overhead)
• Budgeting, forecasting, financial modelling and financial reporting
• Taxation, statutory compliance and internal controls
• Advanced Excel and data analysis