Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, or a related field from a recognised university.
Professional Experience
Minimum 6 years' progressive experience in project accounting, cost accounting, or financial management.
At least 3 years' direct experience in the construction, civil engineering, or infrastructure contracting sector in Kenya or East Africa is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience managing multi-project financial portfolios with an aggregate value of KES 500M+ is an added advantage.
Technical & IT Skills
ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience with at least one construction/project-focused ERP system — Sage 300 Construction & Real Estate, SAP (PS module), or equivalent. Must demonstrate ability to configure project cost codes, run reports, and extract data.
Advanced Excel: Proficient in PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, financial modelling, and at least working knowledge of VBA macros and Power Query for automation.
Business Intelligence: Experience with Qlik, Tableau, or equivalent tools to build and publish financial dashboards is highly desirable.
MS Office 365 Suite: Full proficiency in Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and Word for professional communication and document management in a cloud-based environment.
Digital Document Management: Familiarity with systems such as SharePoint, Aconex, Procore, or similar for managing project documents, approvals, and financial records.
Data Integrity & Cybersecurity Awareness: Understanding of financial data governance, access controls, audit trails, and data backup best practices.
Core Competencies
Financial Acumen: Deep understanding of project accounting principles, construction contract revenue recognition (IFRS 15), and WIP accounting.
Analytical Thinking: Ability to synthesise large volumes of data into clear, actionable financial insights.
Attention to Detail: High standards of accuracy in all financial records, reports, and reconciliations.
Commercial Awareness: Understanding of contract structures (lump sum, re-measured, cost-plus), procurement models, and construction project lifecycle.
Communication: Ability to translate complex financial information into plain language for non-finance project teams and senior management.
Integrity & Discretion: Highest standards of professional ethics in handling confidential financial and commercial data.
Initiative & Ownership: Proactive self-starter who identifies problems and drives solutions without being directed.
Adaptability: Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-project construction environment.
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