Job Description
VisionFund Kenya is seeking a highly accomplished and strategic Finance Manager to join its leadership team in Nairobi. This position offers an outstanding opportunity for a finance professional who is passionate about strengthening financial systems while contributing to an organization dedicated to expanding financial inclusion and supporting sustainable community development. Reporting directly to the Chief Finance Officer, the successful candidate will provide leadership across core finance functions, ensuring that financial operations remain transparent, compliant, efficient, and aligned with organizational objectives.
The Finance Manager will oversee accounting operations, budgeting processes, treasury management, financial reporting, business planning, internal controls, and financial risk management. The role requires a forward-thinking professional capable of translating financial information into strategic recommendations that support executive decision-making and organizational growth. Working closely with departmental leaders, branch management, and senior executives, the Finance Manager will ensure that financial resources are allocated responsibly while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and international financial standards.
A significant aspect of the role involves strengthening financial governance by improving accounting procedures, enhancing reporting accuracy, implementing effective budgeting frameworks, and monitoring organizational financial performance. The successful candidate will also contribute to long-term planning by developing financial forecasts, evaluating investment opportunities, monitoring liquidity, and supporting business expansion initiatives.
The Finance Manager will champion continuous improvement across finance operations by identifying opportunities to streamline processes, improve internal controls, and strengthen risk management practices. The position also requires close collaboration with external auditors, regulators, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to maintain the organization's reputation for accountability and sound financial management.
Leadership forms an essential component of this role. The successful candidate will supervise and mentor finance professionals, encourage professional growth, establish clear performance expectations, and foster a collaborative working environment focused on excellence and continuous learning. Strong interpersonal skills will be essential when working across multiple departments to ensure financial objectives are understood and achieved.
VisionFund Kenya values integrity, accountability, innovation, servant leadership, and responsible stewardship. The organization seeks an individual who demonstrates high ethical standards, excellent analytical abilities, sound commercial judgment, and a commitment to supporting financial sustainability while advancing the organization's mission.
This full-time position is ideal for an experienced finance leader with substantial expertise in microfinance, banking, enterprise lending, or financial services. Candidates who possess exceptional leadership qualities, strategic financial planning capabilities, and the ability to deliver measurable organizational value are strongly encouraged to apply. This is an opportunity to contribute to a respected institution while advancing your professional career within a purpose-driven financial organization committed to lasting social and economic impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership and serve as a trusted advisor to the Chief Finance Officer and executive management.
- Direct all accounting operations while ensuring complete accuracy, transparency, and compliance with applicable financial regulations.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements within established reporting timelines.
- Oversee the preparation, review, and consolidation of departmental and organizational budgets.
- Monitor budget implementation and recommend practical corrective measures whenever expenditure variances arise.
- Produce financial forecasts that support operational planning and long-term business sustainability.
- Coordinate cash flow planning to ensure adequate liquidity across all operational units.
- Supervise treasury activities, banking relationships, and cash management strategies.
- Analyze financial performance indicators and present actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
- Develop management reports that support evidence-based strategic decisions.
- Ensure timely reconciliation of bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and financial records.
- Strengthen internal financial controls to safeguard organizational assets and minimize operational risks.
- Identify financial risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
- Support annual business planning through comprehensive financial modelling and scenario analysis.
- Evaluate organizational financial performance against approved strategic objectives.
- Monitor compliance with taxation requirements, statutory obligations, and financial reporting standards.
- Coordinate internal and external audit activities while ensuring timely implementation of audit recommendations.
- Improve financial policies, procedures, and reporting systems to increase operational efficiency.
- Maintain accurate financial documentation and ensure secure record management practices.
- Collaborate with department managers to provide financial guidance during project implementation.
- Review expenditure requests and verify alignment with approved budgets.
- Support resource mobilization initiatives through financial analysis and reporting.
- Prepare financial presentations for executive management, boards, and development partners.
- Monitor capital utilization and recommend opportunities for improved financial performance.
- Evaluate investment proposals and provide objective financial recommendations.
- Promote continuous improvement across finance functions through automation and process enhancement.
- Supervise, coach, mentor, and develop finance staff to achieve high professional standards.
- Conduct performance reviews and identify staff development opportunities.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and ethical financial practices throughout the finance department.
- Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information.
- Ensure organizational financial activities consistently reflect integrity, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
- Build productive working relationships with banks, auditors, regulators, and external stakeholders.
- Monitor changing financial regulations and recommend policy updates where necessary.
- Support implementation of organizational strategic initiatives from a financial perspective.
- Perform additional finance leadership responsibilities assigned by senior management.
Qualifications & Requirements
- The ideal candidate should possess a bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or another closely related discipline from a recognized institution. Possession of a master's degree will provide an added advantage. Applicants must hold a valid CPA (K) qualification, ACCA certification, or an equivalent internationally recognized professional accounting credential.
- Candidates should demonstrate extensive knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, budgeting methodologies, treasury management, financial analysis, taxation, internal controls, and risk management. Experience working within microfinance institutions, commercial banking, retail banking, enterprise lending, or financial services environments will be highly desirable.
- Strong analytical thinking, strategic planning, and financial modelling capabilities are essential. Applicants should possess excellent leadership abilities with proven experience managing finance teams, improving operational performance, and driving organizational efficiency. High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reporting systems, ERP platforms, and accounting software is expected.
- The successful candidate must demonstrate exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills while maintaining high ethical standards and professional integrity. Strong problem
- solving abilities, sound commercial judgment, attention to detail, and the capacity to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines are essential. A commitment to continuous learning, organizational values, accountability, teamwork, confidentiality, and excellent customer service will significantly strengthen an application. Candidates should also demonstrate personal maturity, adaptability, initiative, and the ability to support organizational transformation through innovative financial leadership.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should submit a comprehensive application consisting of an updated curriculum vitae, copies of academic and professional certificates, and contact details for three professional referees. All documents should be combined into one PDF file, with the CV included in PDF format, and submitted before 5 August 2026 through the official Vision Fund Kenya recruitment process. Only local applicants who meet the stated qualifications will be considered. Vision Fund Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and does not charge any fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Candidates are expected to uphold the highest standards of integrity, safeguarding, and professional conduct throughout the selection process.