Finance Associate

This role is pivotal in driving efficient and accurate financial operations across Accounts Receivable (AR), Accounts Payable (AP), Customer and Supplier Reconciliations, and Supply Chain Cost Accounting. The Finance Associate will ensure the integrity of financial data related to procurement and sales transactions, support precise tracking of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS), and contributes to effective working capital management. The role involves hands-on execution of core accounting functions, including supporting in invoice processing, payment execution, collections follow-up and accounts reconciliations, safeguarding both operational efficiency and compliance with financial standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Core Finance Operations: Maintain accurate AR/AP ledgers, issue timely invoices, and reconcile accounts weekly to support smooth financial transactions and healthy cash flow.
• Own Cash Flow Performance: Monitor collections and payments, manage aging reports, and flag risks early to optimize working capital and strengthen financial health.
• Lead Cost Tracking & Analysis: Work with Supply Chain to capture and allocate all COGS components, ensuring accurate reporting and data-driven margin analysis.
• Support Strategic Decision-Making: Build dynamic financial models and cost analysis tools to guide forecasting, pricing, and commercial strategy.
• Ensure Accurate Closures: Collaborate with the Finance Director and external accountants to deliver timely, audit-ready month-end closes and financial reporting.
• Enhance Tech-Enabled Finance: Partner with Tech and Ops to streamline processes and improve financial data flows through systems and tools.
• Oversee Fund Operations: Support the Revolving Inventory Finance Fund with day-to-day disbursements, repayments, due diligence, and compliance monitoring.
•  Champion Financial Integrity & Compliance: Ensure full alignment with tax laws, local regulations, and internal controls while contributing to financial innovation and scale.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA-K) is required.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in accounting, ideally within supply chain, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or trading sectors.
• Proven experience managing Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS).
• Direct involvement in month-end close processes and collaboration with external accounting firms.
• Strong track record of working cross-functionally with teams like Supply Chain, Commercial, and Operations.
• Exposure to donor-funded projects, fund management, or inventory financing mechanisms (e.g., Revolving Funds). 
• Demonstrated experience in fast-paced, high-growth, or startup environments, with adaptability to shifting priorities.
• Comfortable working remotely and collaborating across virtual, cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with international finance and accounting operations, with a strong understanding of IFRS compliance.