Finance Operations Manager at Centum

• Financial Operations and Reporting

• Manage day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable and inventory
• General ledger accounting including prepayments, accruals, payroll accounting & tax accounting
• Accurate Revenue reporting by ensuring compliance to revenue recognition as per signed contracts recorded in CRM both for IFRS reporting and management reporting
• Timely & accurate month end financial books' closure
• Preparation of management & statutory financial reports including variance analysis, KPIs and relevant insightful commentaries
• Preparation of financial forecasts including the primary financial statements
• Cash flow & Treasury management

• Oversee all daily finance operations, ensuring liquidity for ongoing projects and corporate needs
• Maintain strict cashflow discipline, liaising with the Collections Officer for collections and the business teams for payments
• Forecast, monitor and report operational cash flow positions weekly, identifying risks and proposing corrective actions.
• Manage working capital to optimize use of own cash, customer deposits and bank financing.
• Project finance and cost control

• Supervise project accountants across all developments, currently these being Nairobi, Vipingo & Entebbe and ensure budget discipline
• Track project costs and margins against approved budgets, initiating corrective measures when variances arise
• Review and recommend for approval project payment certificates only after verifying progress and budget alignment.
• Compliance and reporting

• Ensure full statutory compliance in line with IFRS and local reporting standards.
• Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual statutory returns (VAT, corporate tax, payroll taxes).
• Maintain compliance with all debt covenants, submitting accurate lender reports on time.
• Governance, risk and audit

• Implement robust internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent leakages.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Maintain a risk register for finance operations, escalating significant issues promptly.

• Minimum 8 years progressive finance experience, with at least 4 years in real estate development, construction, or other capital-intensive sectors.
• Demonstrate experience in multi-project finance operations with complex funding structures.
• Strong understanding of IFRS and statutory reporting frameworks.
• Proven track record in cashflow optimization, debt covenant compliance, and cost control.
• Commercial acumen – deep understanding of real estate cash cycles, project financing, and profitability drivers.
• Analytical rigour – advanced excel and financial modeling skills, with ability to turn numbers into actionable insights.
• Demonstrate experience working with a large ERP.
• Execution focus – ability to deliver under high pressure, balancing multiple priorities.
• Stakeholder management – skilled in liaising with banks, investors, contractors, auditors, and regulators.
• Leadership – ability to lead and mentor finance teams, fostering accountability and performance excellence.
• Minimum KCSE B+ and a Bachelor's Degree (Second Upper) degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent required.

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