About Vanguard Solutions
Vanguard Solutions is an IT systems integrator and managed services provider headquartered in Nairobi's Industrial Area. Founded in 2011, the company supplies enterprise networking, server infrastructure, cloud migration, and cybersecurity solutions to businesses in Kenya, Tanzania, and Rwanda. Vanguard is a certified partner of Dell Technologies, Fortinet, and Microsoft and holds ISO 27001 certification for its own information security management. The company employs ninety technicians and engineers and operates a 24/7 Network Operations Centre that monitors client infrastructure for over two hundred organisations.
What you will do:
You will take charge of the company's financial planning and analysis function, preparing budgets, forecasts, and management reports that inform strategic decisions. This involves building financial models in Excel, analysing revenue and cost trends, and presenting findings to senior leadership on a monthly basis. You will also monitor departmental spending against approved budgets and flag variances that require attention. The role includes coordinating with external auditors during the annual audit, preparing audit schedules, and resolving any queries they raise. On the tax side, you will compute and file monthly PAYE, VAT, and NSSF returns and ensure the company remains compliant with KRA requirements. You will also manage relationships with the company's bankers, handling loan drawdowns, interest payments, and foreign currency transactions. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working under pressure during peak periods such as month-end and year-end closings.
Requirements:
- Diploma in a relevant field from a recognised institution
- Minimum 1 year of working experience in a similar role
- Good written and verbal communication skills in English and Kiswahili
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be a Kenyan citizen aged 21 years or above
To apply, submit your application through the apply button below. Include your CV, a cover letter, and copies of your academic and professional certificates. Vanguard Solutions is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals regardless of gender, disability, or ethnic background.
