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Assistant Finance Manager
Britam Asset Managers
Job at a glance
- Employer
- Britam Asset Managers
- Position
- Assistant Finance Manager
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Experience
- Relevant experience in finance or investment management
- Education
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance)
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- Open until filled (listed until 23 October 2026)
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 5 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
Britam Asset Managers is hiring an Assistant Finance Manager in Nairobi to oversee financial reporting and controls for BAM entities. You will ensure accurate statutory compliance, manage board reporting, and supervise the finance team.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Oversee reporting for multiple entities including SPVs and Unit Trusts
- Direct interaction with Board and EXCO through pack preparation
- Lead coordination of internal and external audits
Key responsibilities
- Review and oversee financial reports for BAM Kenya, Uganda, SPVs, Unit Trust Funds and Alternatives.
- Prepare Board Packs, EXCO Packs, Finance Leaders Reports and Operations Reconciliation Reports.
- Review monthly and annual financial statements, management accounts, trial balances and supporting schedules.
- Challenge bank, intercompany, receivables, payables, investment, tax and fixed asset reconciliations.
- Approve journals, month-end adjustments, accruals, prepayments, commissions and payroll entries.
- Ensure timely submission of CMA regulatory reports and review Risk-Based Capital Adequacy (RBCA) reports.
- Conduct tax reviews covering VAT, withholding tax and other applicable computations and returns.
- Coordinate internal and external audit processes and monitor resolution of outstanding items.
Who should apply?
This role suits a qualified accountant with experience in investment management or financial services who can lead reporting and compliance efforts.
Key requirements
- BCom in Accounting or Finance
- CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent
- ICPAK membership
- IFRS and financial reporting expertise
- Experience in investment or insurance sector
Nice to have
- Master’s degree in a business-related field.
What you should know
- The role involves supervising, coaching and reviewing work performed by finance team members.
- Applications are submitted via the Britam career portal referenced in the job ID.
How to apply
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
Job Purpose:
To provide effective financial reporting, review and oversight for Britam Asset Managers, its related entities, SPVs, Unit Trust Funds and Alternatives, ensuring accurate and timely financial information, robust reconciliations, regulatory compliance, effective financial controls and decision-support reporting for management, EXCO and the Board.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Review and oversee preparation of financial reports for BAM Kenya, Uganda, SPVs, Unit Trust Funds and Alternatives.
2. Review BAM Kenya monthly and annual financial statements, management accounts, trial balances and supporting schedules.
3. Prepare Board Packs, EXCO Packs, Finance Leaders Reports and Operations Reconciliation Reports.
4. Review financial performance, variances, key movements, risks and management commentary for decision making.
5. Review and challenge bank, intercompany, receivables, payables, investment, tax, fixed asset and other balance sheet reconciliations.
6. Review and approve journals, month-end adjustments, accruals, prepayments, commissions, payroll and investment income entries.
7. Review CMA regulatory reports and supporting financial information and ensure timely and accurate submissions.
8. Review Risk-Based Capital Adequacy (RBCA) reports and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy.
9. Conduct tax reviews covering VAT, withholding tax and other applicable tax computations, reconciliations, returns and payments.
10. Review and approve payment requisitions, payment vouchers, fund transfer instructions and other disbursements in line with delegated authority.
11. Review the financial statements and reporting packs for all SPVs, ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance with Group requirements.
12. Coordinate internal and external audit processes, including review of audit schedules, responses to audit queries and follow-up of agreed actions.
13. Review operational and financial reconciliation reports, identify root causes of variances and monitor resolution of outstanding items.
14. Supervise, coach and review work performed by finance team members and ensure timely delivery of reporting and control activities.
15. Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial analysis as required.
16. Review systems-generated reports, UAT outputs and reporting developments to safeguard data integrity and reporting accuracy.
17. Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, reconciliations and management reporting.
18. Perform any other duties as required.
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications required and Essential Competencies - External
1. Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or equivalent.
2. Master’s degree in business related field is an added advantage.
3. Professional accounting qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent; membership of ICPAK or relevant professional body.
4. Relevant experience in a busy finance, investment management, insurance or financial services environment.
5. Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, taxation and financial controls.
6. Strong analytical, report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Technical/ Functional competencies
1. Financial Reporting & IFRS.
2. Fund & Investment Accounting .
3. Risk Management & Internal Controls.
4. Regulatory & Tax Compliance .
5. Financial Analysis & Management Advisory.
6. Reconciliations & Data Integrity.
7. Audit & Process Improvement.
To provide effective financial reporting, review and oversight for Britam Asset Managers, its related entities, SPVs, Unit Trust Funds and Alternatives, ensuring accurate and timely financial information, robust reconciliations, regulatory compliance, effective financial controls and decision-support reporting for management, EXCO and the Board.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Review and oversee preparation of financial reports for BAM Kenya, Uganda, SPVs, Unit Trust Funds and Alternatives.
2. Review BAM Kenya monthly and annual financial statements, management accounts, trial balances and supporting schedules.
3. Prepare Board Packs, EXCO Packs, Finance Leaders Reports and Operations Reconciliation Reports.
4. Review financial performance, variances, key movements, risks and management commentary for decision making.
5. Review and challenge bank, intercompany, receivables, payables, investment, tax, fixed asset and other balance sheet reconciliations.
6. Review and approve journals, month-end adjustments, accruals, prepayments, commissions, payroll and investment income entries.
7. Review CMA regulatory reports and supporting financial information and ensure timely and accurate submissions.
8. Review Risk-Based Capital Adequacy (RBCA) reports and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy.
9. Conduct tax reviews covering VAT, withholding tax and other applicable tax computations, reconciliations, returns and payments.
10. Review and approve payment requisitions, payment vouchers, fund transfer instructions and other disbursements in line with delegated authority.
11. Review the financial statements and reporting packs for all SPVs, ensuring completeness, accuracy and compliance with Group requirements.
12. Coordinate internal and external audit processes, including review of audit schedules, responses to audit queries and follow-up of agreed actions.
13. Review operational and financial reconciliation reports, identify root causes of variances and monitor resolution of outstanding items.
14. Supervise, coach and review work performed by finance team members and ensure timely delivery of reporting and control activities.
15. Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and financial analysis as required.
16. Review systems-generated reports, UAT outputs and reporting developments to safeguard data integrity and reporting accuracy.
17. Drive continuous improvement of finance processes, controls, reconciliations and management reporting.
18. Perform any other duties as required.
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications required and Essential Competencies - External
1. Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting/Finance) or equivalent.
2. Master’s degree in business related field is an added advantage.
3. Professional accounting qualification such as CPA(K), ACCA or equivalent; membership of ICPAK or relevant professional body.
4. Relevant experience in a busy finance, investment management, insurance or financial services environment.
5. Strong knowledge of IFRS, financial reporting, reconciliations, regulatory reporting, taxation and financial controls.
6. Strong analytical, report writing, communication and stakeholder management skills.
Technical/ Functional competencies
1. Financial Reporting & IFRS.
2. Fund & Investment Accounting .
3. Risk Management & Internal Controls.
4. Regulatory & Tax Compliance .
5. Financial Analysis & Management Advisory.
6. Reconciliations & Data Integrity.
7. Audit & Process Improvement.