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Country Finance Manager I

Deel· G&AFinance
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Remotefull-timePosted 7mo ago

About the role

Oversee all financial activities within Kenya and East Africa, ensuring compliance and efficiency to support business scaling activities.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and develop all financial activities in the country, including accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting with improvements to period end closing a focus.
  • Prepare and manage ledger entries, payroll, tax benefits, and contributions reports for regulatory bodies such as social security tax authorities, insurance, pension companies, and others.
  • Reconcile all balance sheet accounts, including (Intercompany) banking, customers, vendors, and accruals, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Monitor day-to-day transactions, maintain up-to-date books, and prepare comprehensive financial and administrative reports as required.
  • Ensure timely and accurate submissions to tax authorities (VAT, CIT, Social Security & others).
  • Ensure accuracy in payroll calculations made by our local Payroll Manager, oversee payroll software selection and integration, and address any issues related to payroll information and reporting.

Qualifications

  • ACCA/CPA or local equivalent is mandatory.
  • Minimum of 5+ years as an accountant in high-tech companies, with a robust understanding of financial management and compliance.
  • Proficiency in managing Payroll ERP systems is preferred, with experience in Netsuite being advantageous.
  • Significant experience working in a global environment, understanding diverse financial regulations and practices.
  • Strong Excel and office skills are essential for data analysis and reporting.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and local languages.
  • Self-motivated, ability to work autonomously, and a detail-oriented, problem-solving mindset.
  • Service-oriented approach, collaborating seamlessly within a team to achieve collective goals.

Skills

Required:Financial ManagementAccountingTax ComplianceCommunication Skills
Nice to have:ERP Systems (e.g., Netsuite)

Benefits

  • Stock grant opportunities depending on role, employment status and location.
  • Additional perks and benefits based on employment status and country.
  • Flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access.
Last updated Mar 8, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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