Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Degree in accounting, Finance, Commerce, or a related field. Professional qualification (CPA(K), ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) is preferred. A master’s degree (MBA or MSc Finance) will be an added advantage.

• Must have a minimum of 5–8 years’ relevant experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3–5 years in project accounting or cost control roles.

• Experience within upstream oil & gas, EPC, energy, or heavy industrial project environments is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of contract accounting including T&M, lump sum, and unit rate contracts.

• Experience in revenue recognition, WIP accounting, cost-to-complete forecasting, and project financial reporting.

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and Kenyan tax and regulatory frameworks.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (Odoo preferred) and advanced Excel financial modelling.

• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and cashflow management.

• Strong understanding of procurement processes and subcontractor cost validation.

• Experience with project audits and internal control frameworks.

• Design and implement project accounting frameworks including chart of accounts, job codes, cost centers, and allocation methodologies aligned with IFRS and corporate policies.

• Develop and maintain project budgeting structures, standard costing templates, and approval workflows.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for CapEx and OpEx across project phases and activities.

• Monitor project cost-to-complete, identify cost overruns, and recommend corrective actions.

• Prepare rolling cashflow forecasts in collaboration with procurement and operations teams.

• Produce monthly and weekly project financial reports including P&L, WIP, cost variance analysis, committed vs incurred costs, and margin reporting.

• Develop financial dashboards and KPIs to support project performance tracking and decision-making.

• Ensure accurate revenue recognition in line with contract terms including T&M, lump sum, and unit rate agreements.

• Support invoicing processes including billing, change orders, claims, retentions, and contract adjustments.

• Reconcile client accounts and resolve billing discrepancies and disputes.

• Ensure timely and accurate cost capture from procurement, operations, and subcontractors.

• Validate subcontractor invoices, progress claims, and equipment hire costs against contractual agreements.

• Support procurement processes to ensure cost compliance, contract adherence, and payment milestone tracking.

• Ensure compliance with IFRS, Kenyan tax regulations, environmental levies, and industry-specific reporting requirements.

• Support statutory audits, tax filings, and regulatory submissions related to project activities.

• Maintain environmental, health, and safety (EHS) cost tracking and reporting.

• Manage project fixed assets including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and asset registers.

• Support internal and external audits and ensure closure of audit findings.

• Implement and maintain internal financial controls and segregation of duties across project finance processes.

• Configure and maintain ERP systems (Odoo) for project accounting, reporting, and cost tracking.

• Drive automation of financial reporting, dashboards, and recurring analysis.

• Partner with Project Managers, Operations, Procurement, HSE, and Commercial teams to support financial decision-making.

• Provide financial guidance and training to project teams on cost coding, reporting, and compliance processes.