QSSK-MDL-ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER- RECEIVABLES & INVENTORY CONTROL

JOB TITLE: ASSISTANT FINANCE MANAGER – RECEIVABLES & INVENTORY CONTROL About This Job: Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan. On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Assistant Finance Manager – Receivables & Inventory Control to work in Nairobi, Kenya.

Job Purpose Maintaining a robust financial control environment for the organization, with primary accountability for accounts receivable, inventory control, financial reporting, statutory compliance, and working capital management. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Record Keeping Maintain accurate financial records and deliver timely reconciliations, month-end schedules, management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and cash flow reports.

Ensure compliance with IFRS, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), statutory, audit, and internal control requirements. Prepare timely returns, schedules, supporting evidence, and responses to audit queries. Accounts Receivable Management Lead accounts receivable management, ensuring accurate invoicing, disciplined collections, and credit control. Conduct timely customer reconciliations, effective dispute resolution, and follow-up of overdue balances.

Inventory & Warehouse Controls Strengthen inventory and warehouse controls through timely stock reconciliations, goods received note (GRN) reviews, cycle and full stock counts, and variance investigations. Provide effective oversight of warehouse supervisors. Working Capital & Cash Flow Management Monitor working capital through cash flow reporting, bank reconciliations, and analysis of receivables, payables, and inventory movements.

Promptly escalate risks and recommend corrective action. ERP & Process Improvement Improve ERP discipline and finance processes. Identify practical automation opportunities and maintain KPI dashboards that strengthen control, visibility, and decision-making. Team Leadership Supervise the accounts receivable, invoicing, and warehouse teams. Set clear expectations and build a culture of accountability, accuracy, confidentiality, and continuous improvement.

Qualification and Experience Education Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional qualification: CPA(K) preferred; ACCA or CIMA also acceptable. Experience 3–5 years’ relevant experience in finance, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, or management accounting. At least  1–2 years in a supervisory role . Practical knowledge of the Kenyan regulatory environment, including KRA and other statutory compliance requirements.

Experience working with external auditors. Strong hands-on experience in ERP-based transaction processing, reconciliations, reporting, and internal control monitoring. Technical Skills Strong knowledge of IFRS-based financial reporting. Strong accounts receivable, credit control, and collections capability. Advanced Microsoft Excel skills , including pivot tables, formulas, XLOOKUP, and basic macros.

Strong SAP experience is required ; exposure to Sage is preferred. Strong understanding of inventory accounting and warehouse controls. Sound knowledge of statutory filing and remittance processes. Exposure to automation or AI-enabled finance processes is an added advantage. Core Competencies High attention to detail and accuracy. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Clear communication and influencing skills, with the ability to explain financial matters to non-finance stakeholders.

Effective team leadership, coaching, and performance management capability. Ability to prioritize effectively, work under pressure, and meet strict deadlines. Professional judgment, composure, and discretion when handling sensitive information. Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications throug