Posted: 2026-09-12 22:05:01  Deadline: September 24, 2026   Full-time   Salary: Confidential

Liberty Kenya Holdings is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the position of Financial Accountant. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring harmonisation of group reporting and presentation of financial information that conforms to IFRS and aligns closely with Liberty Holdings Limited standards and Standard Bank Group.

Position Details

Position: Financial Accountant.
Employer: Liberty Kenya Holdings.

Key Responsibilities

Review and ensure financial disclosures from various entities are credible for group consolidation.
Ensure uniformity of Liberty Kenya Group reporting and disclosures in conjunction with Group IFRS.
Take the lead in the implementation of new accounting policies and reporting standards.
Serve as a key group resource for consolidation through HFM.
Support operating company finance teams in resolving HFM queries in liaison with Liberty Holdings Limited Group finance teams.
Review GL mapping to HFM for consistency with Liberty Holdings Limited Group.
Support operating company finance teams in migration from SAP ECC to S4HANA.
Coordinate materials from all stakeholders required for the group annual integrated report.
Use Workiva as the primary tool for preparing Liberty Kenya Holdings Plc group annual financial statements for local statutory reporting.
Submit pack reporting to Group Finance within deadlines for Liberty Holdings consolidation reporting.
Ensure controls are adequate and effective.
Liaise with independent auditors and ensure interim and final reviews are properly coordinated.
Conduct business strategic reviews including financial modelling, going concern assessments and assessments for capital adequacy.
Prepare financial results publications and press releases for both interim and full-year results.
Generate financial metrics for use in the integrated report.
Ensure intercompany balances are kept reconciled at all times.
Prepare board papers.
Be responsible for day-to-day Liberty Kenya Holdings Plc financial operations.
Perform any other Liberty Kenya Holdings functions that may be assigned.

Administrative Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and oversight of the administrative function across the operating entities.
Ensure effective planning, monitoring and utilization of approved administrative budgets.
Manage the end-to-end records management and archiving process, ensuring proper storage, retrieval, retention and disposal of documents in compliance with company policies.
Collaborate with finance teams within the operating entities to ensure effective administration, maintenance and operational support of branch facilities and resources.
Implement and monitor compliance with administrative policies, procedures and controls to enhance operational efficiency and governance.
Ensure the availability and optimal utilization of office assets, equipment and facilities across all operating entities.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or a relevant field.
Professional qualification such as CPA or ACCA.
15 years’ experience in finance, five of which should be in senior management.

Experience

Five years’ experience in Executive Management.
Five years’ reporting experience.
Experience in the insurance industry is an added advantage.

Competencies

Strategic and commercial acumen.
Insurance and financial expertise.
Business analytics and decision-making.
Leadership and people management.
Innovation and digital agility.
Communication, influence and stakeholder management.
Planning, execution and results orientation.
Adaptability and change leadership.
Integrity and professionalism.
Technology and digital proficiency.

Application Process

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their application and updated CV on or before September 24, 2026.

Applicants should clearly state the job title on the email subject heading.

Application Email: vacancies@heritage.co.ke

Liberty Kenya is an equal opportunity employer and actively encourages diversity. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More details: Financial Accountant at Liberty Kenya Holdings (Instructions and Application)