Finance Officer (Forex, Nairobi)

FP Markets is a well-established multi-regulated financial services group, offering clients access to a wide range of investment and trading products including Forex, CFDs, Indices, Commodities, Stocks, and Cryptocurrencies.

We are growing and looking to recruit a Full-time Finance Officer based in Nairobi, Kenya.

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and compliance-driven Finance Officer to oversee the financial management and regulatory reporting functions of our CMA-licensed entity in Kenya. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial accounting within the capital markets or financial services sector, a thorough understanding of CMA regulatory requirements, and a proven ability to manage complex reporting obligations in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare accurate monthly management accounts, quarterly financial returns, and annual financial statements in compliance with IFRS
• Compute and monitor liquid capital adequacy ratios and ensure the entity remains above CMA minimum thresholds at all times
• Prepare and submit all statutory returns to the Capital Markets Authority within stipulated deadlines
• Maintain strict segregation of client funds from company funds and perform daily client fund reconciliations
• Manage the full tax compliance cycle via KRA iTax
• Coordinate external and internal audits, prepare comprehensive audit files, and implement audit recommendations
• Oversee treasury and cash flow management, including weekly cash flow forecasting and banking relationships
• Lead the annual budgeting process and prepare monthly budget vs. actual variance reports for senior management
• Prepare Board and Finance/Audit Committee packs and present financial performance to senior leadership
• Maintain internal financial controls, SOPs, and contribute to the entity's risk register
• Liaise with the CMA, KRA, external auditors, and other regulators on financial matters

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
• 3–5 years of experience in a finance or accounting role within a CMA-licensed entity, or financial services company is a must
• CPA(K) fully qualified and active member in good standing with ICPAK
• Strong working knowledge of the CMA Act (Cap. 485A) and relevant subsidiary regulations is an added advantage
• Solid understanding of IFRS, capital adequacy frameworks, and client fund rules
• Proficiency in accounting software (XERO, Atlas, QuickBooks, or similar ERP) and advanced MS Excel
• Familiarity with KRA iTax platform for end-to-end tax compliance
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• High integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work independently under tight deadlines

Our Offer:

• Welcoming, young and multicultural team with approachable leadership
• Ability to contribute to dynamic business at a growth phase
• High level of autonomy, support of ideas and putting your expertise into the best practices for the company
• Continuous personal development, training budget, growth with the company and opportunity to learn from industry leaders
• Competitive remuneration, regular salary reviews and performance-based incentive schemes
• Vibrant company life

Journey to FP Markets:

• Interview with HR (30–45 min) to assess match to our culture and baseline qualifications
• Interview with your future manager (45 min – 1 hour) to assess match to the job, team fit, and discuss role expectations

Join our team and be part of a professional, rapidly growing company operating in a multicultural, multi-regulated environment!