Finance Manager

Description

WE ARE _________
HIRING!
CITY WALK ...walk with style

FINANCE MANAGER
Scope and General Purpose of Job
To lead the Finance function and steward City Walk's financial health by delivering accurate reporting, robust controls, disciplined cash and working-capital management, tax and regulatory compliance, and actionable insights that improve profitability, protect assets, and support growth. Works closely with: Operations, Sales, Supply Chain/Procurement, HR, Store/Branch Managers, External Auditors, Banks.

Key Responsibilities
• Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance
• Financial Reporting & IFRS Compliance
• Cash, Treasury & Working Capital
• Accounts Receivable, Payables & Credit Control
• Inventory, Costing & Margin Management (Retail-critical)
• Taxation & Statutory Compliance (Kenya)
• Controls, Governance & Audit
• Systems, Data & Process Excellence
• Payroll Oversight & People Costs
• Leadership & Capability Building

Qualifications & Experience (Must-Have)
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• Professional certification: CPA-K (preferred) or ACCA; active good standing.
• Experience: 6–8+ years total, with 3+ years in a finance leadership role (Finance Manager/Controller) — retail, FMCG, or multi-branch environments strongly preferred.
• Proven track record in budgeting/forecasting, management reporting, cash & working capital management, inventory controls, and tax compliance in Kenya.
• Hands-on expertise with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modeling).
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Kenyan tax laws, and internal controls.

Added Advantage (Nice-to-Have)
• MBA or relevant postgraduate qualification.
• Data/BI skills (Power BI/Tableau), Power Query/Power Pivot, or basic SQL.
• Experience rolling out or upgrading ERP/POS and standardizing multi-branch processes.
• Exposure to e-commerce and payment gateways (reconciling online sales, chargebacks, fees).
• Analytical Rigor: Turns data into clear insights and prioritized actions; strong variance & root-cause analysis.
• Leadership & Influence: Coaches teams, challenges peers constructively, and drives cross-functional execution.
• Integrity & Control Mindset: Zero tolerance for control breaches; meticulous with approvals and documentation.
• Communication: Crisp storytelling in presentations; can brief the Board and guide store managers with equal clarity.
• Execution: Plans well, meets deadlines, and sustains high standards under pressure and rapid growth.

How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their CV and a cover letter to jobs@citywalk.co.ke by 15th September 2025 with the subject line "FINANCE MANAGER".

“City walk Kenya LTD is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.”