We are looking for a Junior Finance Associate to join our Finance team and support the day-to-day running of our accounting operations. You will work closely with the Finance Manager and the Head of Finance, with a primary focus on Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, processing of small bookings, and General Ledger maintenance. This role is essential to keeping Lami’s finance engine accurate, timely, and audit-ready. It is also a high-growth seat: strong performers will have ample room to take on more responsibility and progress into more senior finance roles as Lami continues to scale.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable: Process supplier invoices, validate against purchase orders and contracts, prepare and execute payment runs, reconcile vendor statements, and resolve supplier queries.
Accounts Receivable: Raise customer invoices on schedule, monitor receivables ageing, follow up on outstanding balances, and accurately apply customer receipts.
Bookings & General Ledger: Post day-to-day journals, maintain accurate GL records, and perform routine reconciliations (bank, intercompany, and control accounts).
Reporting Support: Support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, including preparation of supporting schedules. Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
Tax & Compliance: Help with regulatory and statutory reporting, including VAT, PAYE, Withholding Tax, NSSF, NHIF/SHIF, and other Kenyan tax filings, under the guidance of the Finance Manager.
Audit Prep: Support audit preparation by gathering schedules and supporting documents, and responding to internal and external audit queries.
Internal Controls: Maintain quality control over financial transactions, documentation, and filing (digital and physical) to support strong internal controls. Contribute to documenting and improving accounting policies and processes.
Ad-hoc Support: Provide support to the Finance Manager, Head of Finance, and wider business and operations teams as needs arise.
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
1–3 years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role, ideally in a fast-paced startup, fintech, insurance, or audit environment.
Solid working knowledge of double-entry accounting, AP/AR processes, and general ledger maintenance.
Hands-on experience with a cloud accounting system; experience with Xero or Zoho Books would be particularly useful.
Strong Excel and Google Sheets skills — pivot tables, lookups, and comfort with basic financial analysis.
Familiarity with Kenyan tax obligations (VAT, PAYE, WHT) and iTax filings.
Prior exposure to the insurance or fintech industry is a bonus.
Finance qualifications in progress is an added advantage.
Who You Are
Growth-oriented — eager to learn fast, take feedback well, and stretch into new areas of finance over time.
High attention to detail and a strong sense of ownership over the accuracy of your work.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment where priorities can shift quickly.
A clear communicator who can work cross-functionally.
What We Offer
A competitive compensation package.
Hybrid working — 3–4 days in our Nairobi office, with 1–2 days a week remote-friendly.
Real ownership over your work and a clear path to grow into more senior finance roles.
A collaborative, mission-driven team working at the intersection of insurance and technology.
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online through the Lami career portal at lami.bamboohr.com or by visiting the application link at https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1221846. Follow the prompts on the BambooHR platform to submit your application details.
