Finance Manager

CloudFactory Nairobi, Kenya
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At CloudFactory, we are a mission-driven team passionate about unlocking the potential of AI to transform the world. By combining advanced technology with a global network of talented people, we make unusable data usable, driving real-world impact at scale.  More than just a workplace, we’re a global community founded on strong relationships and the belief that meaningful work transforms lives. Our commitment to earning, learning, and serving fuels everything we do as we strive to connect one million people to meaningful work and build leaders worth following. Our Culture At CloudFactory, we believe in building a workplace where everyone feels empowered, valued, and inspired to bring their authentic selves to work. We are: • Mission-Driven: We focus on creating economic and social impact. • People-Centric: We care deeply about our team’s growth, well-being, and sense of belonging. • Innovative: We embrace change and find better ways to do things together. • Globally Connected: We foster collaboration between diverse cultures and perspectives.

If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and making a real impact, we’d love to have you on board! About the RoleCloudFactory is looking for a Finance Manager who thrives on making the complex simple. This is a hands-on leadership role leading the finance function in the CloudFactory Kenya office. You will own the monthly close for Kenya, working closely with the international team, lead tax and statutory reporting, including audit, and support the Kenya country manager — all while pushing the function forward with finance function automation, AI-enabled workflows, and smarter use of NetSuite. This is not a role for someone who just wants to close the books. We want someone who connects the dots across entities and business lines — someone who sees a reconciliation break and asks why, not just where.  You will report to the Financial Controller and work closely with the Country Manager in a growing company with a strong presence in Nairobi.

What You Will OwnFinancial Close & Periodic Reporting•   Lead the Kenya Accounting department at CloudFactory with day-to-day accounting, along with periodic closing, reconciliation, and statutory filing to deliver timely and accurate financial reports. •  Full ownership of the Kenya P&L, balance sheet reconciliations, and flux analysis, along with delivering timely, precise management reports to the country manager and Kenya leadership team Taxation and Statutory Reporting•   Full ownership of tax strategy in Kenya, including transfer pricing study, VAT filings, WHT filing, and KRA communication liaising with external tax advisors •  Full ownership of annual statutory audit, liaising with Kenya auditors and group auditors, and serving as the primary point of contact for CloudFactory Kenya Payroll & Treasury•   Coordinate payroll, liaising with internal and external stakeholders •   Support cash forecasting, manage banking relationships, and ensure liquidity visibility across offices Procedure and Control•   Developing and implementing financial policies and procedures, ensuring compliance in coordination with the Talent, Operations, and other departments Team Leadership•   Supervise and mentor a Kenya Finance team •   Set clear priorities and build an accountable finance function •   Develop team members through structured goal-setting, feedback, and professional development