Finance Officer at Pepperstone

The Role

As our Finance Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in managing daily finance, tax, and regulatory responsibilities for Pepperstone Kenya. Your position will encompass a wide array of tasks, including cash management, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, systems oversight, auditing, corporate tax & VAT, controls, and various group-wide projects.

You’ll also take charge of handling and reconciling client funds, while continuously monitoring regulatory obligations and managing the related reporting to the CMA (Capital Markets Authority).

To excel in this role, we’re looking for a detail-oriented, solutions-focused numbers expert who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You should enjoy both high-level strategic initiatives and diving deep into the finer details.

You will report to the Finance Manager for the Middle East and Africa and will benefit from the expertise of our highly knowledgeable global finance team. Your confidence, interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm will enable you to effectively collaborate with various internal teams, external stakeholders, and auditors.

As our Finance Officer, your key responsibilities include, but not limited to

• Fostering a premium financial control environment that stands out.
• Maintaining unwavering compliance with the CMA client money regulations and capital requirements at all times.
• Completing month-end accounts in a timely manner as outlined by the Group finance team in Australia.
• Leading the audit process and crafting the Financial Statements to guarantee they are released within the CMA's deadlines.
• Compiling monthly and quarterly regulatory returns for timely submission to the CMA.
• Managing and/or executing daily client money reconciliations with precision.
• Ensuring compliance with all tax categories – including corporation tax, VAT, and withholding tax.
• Spotting and executing opportunities for process and control enhancements.
• Supporting the Head of Africa with various office-related tasks as needed.
• Keeping track of the evolving finance regulations in Kenya and ensuring adherence to the local Finance Act.

About you

• Possess a qualified ACCA/ACA or equivalent, with a minimum of 2 years post-qualification experience—preferably gained in a Big 4 audit firm and with exposure to the FX/CFD industry.
• Familiar and expert in Dynamics D365 or similar ERP systems.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities, with a talent for collaborating effectively across all levels of the organization and with clients.
• A keen eye for detail.
• Eager to embrace continuous learning and development, with a knack for quickly acquiring new knowledge and skills.
• Capable of simplifying complex concepts for easy understanding, such as trading ideas.
• Ready to take initiative, work under pressure, and roll up your sleeves when needed.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and other Office applications.
• Ability to embody and represent the Pepperstone values.
• Devoted to ongoing personal and professional development.

Why you will enjoy working with us

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
• Frequent events and celebrations
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives