Finance, Inventory & Compliance Officer
Job summary
The Finance, Inventory & Compliance Officer will safeguard business profitability by controlling cash and stock, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining full tax and regulatory compliance across liquor wholesale and retail operations. The role is critical in preventing losses, fraud, and statutory exposure.
Job descriptions & requirements
Job Description
The Finance, Inventory & Compliance Officer will be responsible for protecting business profitability through strong financial discipline, tight inventory controls, and full statutory compliance across liquor wholesale and retail operations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Conduct daily reconciliation of sales (cash, M-Pesa, POS, bank, wholesale invoices)
• Manage inventory systems including GRNs, batch tracking, expiry monitoring, and stock counts
• Investigate stock variances, shrinkage, and potential fraud cases
• Process supplier invoices, payment schedules, and cost monitoring
• Track pricing, margins, and profitability by product and category
• Ensure tax and statutory compliance: VAT, excise documentation, PAYE, business permits, county levies
• Prepare financial and operational reports: daily sales, weekly stock movement, monthly P&L
• Maintain proper financial records, audit trails, and documentation
• Implement and monitor internal controls and risk management procedures
• Support external audits, inspections, and regulatory reviews
Requirements
• Diploma or Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Procurement, or related field
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in finance, inventory, or compliance roles (retail, FMCG, or liquor sector preferred)
• Strong understanding of stock control, reconciliations, and loss prevention
• Practical knowledge of KRA tax requirements and statutory compliance
• High integrity, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Proficiency in Excel, POS systems, and basic accounting software
• Ability to work under pressure and independently with minimal supervision
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