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Recruitment agency · Summit Recruitment & SearchFinance Manager (Healthcare Supplies & Distribution) – Nairobi, Kenya
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Listed by Summit Recruitment & SearchAll their open roles →NairobiManager · Not statedCloses Monday, 23 November 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 2 Nov 2026
About this role
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Role overview
A well-established company in Nairobi that imports and distributes medical equipment is looking for an experienced Finance Manager. This role is ideal for someone with a background in finance within trading or distribution, especially in healthcare or medical equipment sectors. Candidates who speak Hindi, Gujarati, or Punjabi are encouraged to apply.
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What you will do
- Prepare monthly management accounts, financial statements, budgets, and cash flow forecasts to aid business decisions.
- Manage daily accounting activities such as bank reconciliations, payment matching, accounts payable, and receivable.
- Handle import costing, landed costs, inventory valuation, foreign currency transactions, and payments to international suppliers.
- Direct credit control processes, debt collection, working capital management, and reconcile customer accounts.
- Ensure adherence to Kenyan tax laws and statutory regulations while keeping accurate financial records using Odoo or similar ERP software.
- Lead and mentor the accounts team, enhance internal financial controls, and provide financial insights to senior management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field.
- Professional qualification such as CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent.
- At least 5 years of relevant experience in trading, distribution, or import businesses, preferably in healthcare or medical equipment.
- Proficient in using Odoo or similar ERP systems.
- Strong knowledge of Kenyan statutory and tax requirements.
- Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, credit control, and reconciliations.
- Understanding of import costing, inventory management, foreign currency transactions, and international supplier payments.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- High integrity and attention to detail.
- Speaking Hindi, Gujarati, or Punjabi is highly preferred.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by submitting your application before Monday, 23 November 2026.