Finance & Admin Officer

Position Title: Finance & Admin Officer
Category: Finance / Accounts
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Reports to: Finance Manager
Application Deadline: Wednesday, 07th January 2026
About Research 8020 Limited: Research 8020 Limited is an established market research company operating in Africa and Middle East with HQ in Nairobi, Kenya.
We specialize in both qualitative and quantitative social and market research delivering actionable market intelligence and insights that fuels marketing strategies and business growth.
POSITION SUMMARY: We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Finance & Admin Officer to join our Finance Department at our Head Office in Nairobi. This full-time position plays a pivotal role in overseeing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial planning.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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• Processing invoices, LPOs, and receipts
  
• Budget and petty cash management
  
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company (payroll, invoicing & other transactions).
  
• Manage the company’s financial accounting, monitoring, and reporting systems.
  
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies & regulatory requirements.
  
• Prepare and analyse accurate monthly financial and management reports, including income statement, balance sheet & budgets
  
• Ensure that VAT, corporate tax and other statutory and regulatory tax are filed on time.
  
• Administrative duties & office management
  
• Tracking progress of projects along budget lines
  

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:

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• MUST have a Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
  
• MUST have a CPA/ACCA training
  
• MUST have minimum 2 years’ proven experience working in an accounting/finance role
  

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

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• High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  
• Ability to work independently and lead financial operations
  
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations and audit processes
  
• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting tools
  
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
  

HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates are requested to submit their CV complete with at least three professional/work referees and a cover letter to jobs@research8020.com by 5pm Wednesday, 07th January 2026.
Do not attach any testimonials or certificates.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Reference and background checks will be conducted as part of the recruitment process.
There is no fee or charge required at any stage of the recruitment process.