Finance Officer

Bank of Africa Kenya Limited

BANK OF AFRICA – KENYA LIMITED (BOA-KENYA) is a commercial bank providing banking services to corporate, SME and retail clientele. The bank commenced operations in Kenya in July 2004, after acquiring the Kenyan branch of Credit Agricole Indosuez, a large international French bank which had operated in the country for over 20 years.

The bank has a wide network of 21 branches countrywide and a Business Centers in Nairobi located at BOA House, Karuna Close, off Waiyaki way, Westlands.

All our branches are fully networked and operate in real time. This enables our customers to seamlessly and expediently transact business at any of our branches countrywide.

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https://boakenya.com/

Finance Officer

Job Purpose: The purpose of this role is to ensure the bank’s financial reports are prepared in accordance to the relevant standards and that regulatory reports and external reports are well prepared and submitted on time.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities; 

Regulatory reporting:

  • Prepare, review, and submit all regulatory reports to the Central Bank and Deposit Insurance Corporation within prescribed timelines.
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory reporting requirements and guidelines.
  • Monitor changes in regulatory reporting requirements and implement necessary updates.

Financial Reporting:

  • Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements in compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Coordinate and support the external audit process, including preparation of schedules and responses to audit queries.
  • Prepare group consolidation reports and supporting schedules.
  • Maintain and update IFRS 16 lease accounting models and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
  • Maintain and update government securities valuation and reporting models.
  • Prepare staff performance evaluation models and related analytical reports.
  • Perform reconciliations and analytical reviews to ensure accuracy and completeness of financial information.
  • Support implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.

Payments and Cost control:

  • Support the supplier payment process and ensure timely settlement of approved invoices.
  • Review invoices for accuracy, completeness, and budget compliance before payment processing.

DFI and other external reporting

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reports required by Development Finance Institutions (DFIs).
  • Coordinate submission of reports to external stakeholders and funding partners.
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of all DFI reporting requirements.

Risk Management and Internal Controls

  • Ensure compliance with internal control procedures and finance policies.
  • Identify reporting and operational risks and recommend mitigation measures.
  • Support internal and external audit engagements.
  • Maintain proper documentation and audit trails for all reports and financial records.

Minimum Requirements; 

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
  • Professional qualifications like ACCA, CPA.
  • 5 years’ experience with good knowledge of bank policies and CBK prudential guidelines.
  • IFRS knowledge.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://boakenya.com/jobs/finance-officer/?utm_source=Jobinkenya

 

Deadline June 17, 2026

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