Finance Manager

Our client is a leading integrated agricultural company specializing in premium coffee production, from 'farm to cup', real estate development and management, agro-tourism, investment and allied businesses. The company serves both local and international markets from their base just outside Nairobi. Their holding company manages diverse subsidiaries and as part of renewed growth plans, the firm has identified an opportunity for a 'Finance Manager'.

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position has the overall responsibilities of:

1. Lead and be the custodian of all key financial, accounting, fiduciary, compliance, controls and risk mitigating responsibilities. Lead the accounting team effectively.
2. Lead, control and oversee the budgeting, accounting, cash flow management and ensure timely, accurate and efficient reporting, audit and compliance.
3. Provide timely strategic financial advice to the CEO and Board of Directors to support informed decision-making, ensure financial sustainability, and drive long-term organizational growth.
4. Support medium- and long-term business strategy development. Direct strategic and financial plan implementation, support or oversee certain shared services and subsidiary plan execution to achieve business objectives and targets.
5. Ensure timely and effective engagement with investors, auditors, financial institutions, regulators, legal and tax advisors, and other strategic partners.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Finance Manager is responsible and accountable for the following Core job elements:

• Lead end-to-end financial accounting and reporting processes for all Group companies, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of management and statutory accounts.
• Manage daily accounting operations, cash flow, and working capital to maintain liquidity and operational stability across the Group.
• Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes, performing detailed variance analysis and recommending actionable insights to improve performance.
• Oversee financial systems (ERP – Zoho Books), policies, and internal controls to standardize and strengthen processes across all entities.
• Ensure compliance with all tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements, and coordinate both internal and external audits.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks to safeguard the Group's assets and financial integrity.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and capacity building to finance teams within the Group to foster a high-performance culture.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, scenario modelling, and performance dashboards.
• Liaise with key external partners including banks, auditors, lawyers, insurance providers and tax advisors.

EDUCATIONAL AND COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, from an accredited University professional qualification in CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent.
• At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in finance, with a minimum of three (3) years in a senior management role.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, group consolidation, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Strong understanding of tax, compliance, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, improving systems, and implementing financial controls.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Self-starter. Strong analytical and outstanding strategic, interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation, complex accounting, communication and people management skills.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems (preferably Zoho Books) and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.

TUME consulting is interested in meeting candidates who meet the requirements above. Interested candidates should submit their applications to

quoting '
Finance Manager'
as the subject of their email by
Wednesday, 19
th
November 2025
.

Please note, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.