Job particulars
- Job title
- Finance & Procurement Manager
- Hiring organisation
- s Expand Recruitment Services
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Industry
- Finance
- Level
- Management
- Salary
- KES 150,000 – 150,000 / month
- Posted
- 7 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 12 Oct 2026
Key responsibilities
- Provide financial leadership and support the Managing Partner in developing and implementing financial strategies aligned with the firm’s business objectives.
- Prepare and analyse financial and management reports and provide timely recommendations on profitability, cash flow, expenditure, financial risks and business performance.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow planning, financial modelling and budget-versus-actual analysis.
- Prepare daily cash-position and collections reports, weekly billing and debtor reports, and monthly management accounts within agreed timelines.
- Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger management, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, petty cash, bank reconciliations, supplier reconciliations and month-end closing.
- Lead the firm’s billing and collections protocol through physcial follow-ups and meetings with clients and ensure that invoices and fee notes are prepared and collected promptly.
- Maintain accurate debtor-ageing reports and ensure that all outstanding accounts have documented follow-up actions, payment commitments and collection plans.
- Monitor work in progress, unbilled fees, disbursements, retainers, client reimbursements and matter-level profitability.
- Analyse billings, collections, revenue, costs and profitability by client, department, advocate and matter.
- Proactively identify and escalate financial, cash-flow, compliance and operational risks, together with practical recommendations and corrective action.
- Establish, implement and continuously improve financial controls, approval processes and risk-management procedures to safeguard the firm’s assets and prevent financial leakage.
- Ensure all expenditure is properly authorised, adequately supported, necessary and within approved budgets.
- Manage the full procurement cycle, including requisitions, sourcing, quotation analysis, supplier due diligence, negotiations, approvals, delivery verification and invoice matching.
- Ensure procurement processes are competitive, transparent, properly documented, cost-effective and free from conflicts of interest.
- Maintain accurate supplier, procurement, contract and asset registers and monitor supplier performance and contractual compliance.
- Develop, review and implement finance, procurement, expense-management, asset-management and administrative policies and procedures.
- Ensure timely compliance with tax, statutory, regulatory and accounting obligations and maintain complete and accurate supporting records.
- Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors, banks, tax advisers, regulators, suppliers and other financial stakeholders.
- Conduct regular cost reviews and recommend measures to reduce waste, improve value for money and enhance operational efficiency.
- Lead, supervise and develop the finance and procurement team by setting clear expectations, measurable KPIs and reporting deadlines.
- Monitor team performance, address delays and underperformance promptly, and ensure that assigned responsibilities are completed accurately and without repeated follow-up.
- Take full ownership of the firm’s finance, accounting and procurement functions and ensure that material issues are resolved or escalated promptly.
- Perform any other related duties reasonably assigned by the Managing Partner.
Candidate requirements
- Minimum KCSE grade of B or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field, with at least Second-Class Honours, Upper Division.
- CPA(K), ACCA or an equivalent recognised professional qualification.
- At least 6 years’ progressive experience in finance or accounting, including a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
- Experience within a law firm, professional-services firm or similar environment will be an added advantage.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, taxation, budgeting, procurement, internal controls and statutory compliance.
- Proficiency in accounting systems, Microsoft Excel and financial-reporting tools.
- Core Competencies
- Strong commercial, strategic and analytical skills.
- Excellent financial-management and problem-solving ability.
- Strong leadership, supervision and performance-management skills.
- High level of ownership, initiative and accountability.
- Ability to identify risks, recommend solutions and act without repeated follow-up.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict reporting deadlines.
- High integrity, sound judgment, confidentiality and professional independence.
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Hiring organisation
s Expand Recruitment Services