Head of Finance (HOF) at Fracht Group Kenya

Fracht Group Kenya is a leading logistics and freight forwarding company dedicated to providing exceptional services to our clients. We provide comprehensive services to clients across various industries with a focus on innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction, and are committed to delivering excellence in every aspect of our operations.

ROLE OVERVIEW

As the Head of Finance – Mombasa Branch, you will play a key role in driving financial excellence, supporting strategic planning, ensuring compliance, and leading a high-performing finance team at the branch level

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the financial planning, direction, and management of the branch’s accounting
• Support the implementation of business strategies through sound financial insight.

Financial Reporting

• Ensure timely submission of Weekly Spend Projections and Mombasa AP reports.
• Track and report container deposit status

Audit & Tax Compliance

• Ensure ETR compliance for all
• Coordinate audit readiness by preparing and submitting necessary documents and trial

Accounting & Reconciliations

• Oversee accurate financial postings and monthly bank
• Validate AR invoices and ensure AP invoices are accurately captured in both Tally and TrakIT
• Maintain reconciled ledgers (e.g., KargoPay, shipping lines, container deposits).

Budgeting & Cost Control

• Prepare branch forecasts and monitor budget
• Flag potential overruns and recommend corrective
• Ensure tight cost control aligned to approved

Team Management

• Define roles and performance expectations for the finance
• Lead the appraisal process and champion a positive and productive work culture.
• Offer training, mentorship, and continuous development for team

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Accounting, Finance, or related
• CPA / ACCA / ACA qualification is
• Minimum 4–6 years’ experience in a similar role within the Clearing and Forwarding
• Experience managing a team and dealing with stakeholders (KRA, NHIF, NSSF, auditors, banks, clients).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Tally, Oracle, or
• Knowledge of IFRS is an added

DESIRED COMPETENCIES & ATTRIBUTES

• Strong leadership and communication
• High integrity and
• Excellent organizational and analytical
• Self-driven, proactive, and able to work under minimal
• Team player with the ability to motivate others