Summary: Employer: Trident Group of Companies Kenya

Job Details

  • Deadline: 30/09/2026
  • Company: Trident Group of Companies
  • Location: Nairobi
  • Employment Type: Full Time
  • Salary: Open

Job Description

Job Title: Financial Controller

Date Posted: 24/09/2026

Job Type: Full Time

Job Level: Middle

Employer: Trident Group of Companies Kenya

Industry: Finance

Salary: Open

Location: Nairobi

Country: Kenya

Deadline: 30/09/2026

Finance Jobs. Trident Group Jobs. Financial Controller taking executive ownership of accounting operations, statutory compliance, internal controls and group financial reporting, requiring a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA(K), ACCA or CA certification and 7-10+ years progressive accounting experience with 3-4 years in senior leadership, in a manufacturing and commercial group environment, on-site role.

Trident Group of Companies is seeking a high-caliber, meticulous and seasoned Financial Controller to take executive ownership of accounting operations, statutory compliance, internal controls and group financial reporting. As the operational anchor of the finance division, you will work closely with executive management and business unit heads to keep fiscal rigor and financial governance consistent across all group entities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial closing across group entities.
  • Prepare group consolidated financial statements in compliance with IFRS and statutory requirements.
  • Design, implement and monitor internal controls that safeguard assets and prevent leakage.
  • Supervise timely filing of Corporate Income Tax, VAT, WHT/ WHVAT and payroll statutory deductions.
  • Coordinate internal and external statutory audits and resolve audit queries.
  • Direct, mentor and build capacity across the accounting team

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or a related discipline.
  • Active professional certification: CPA(K), ACCA, CA or equivalent.
  • Good standing with ICPAK or the relevant national accountancy regulatory board.
  • 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3-4 years in a senior leadership role (e.g. Financial
  • Controller, Finance Manager).
  • Demonstrated experience in a multi-entity or manufacturing/ commercial group setup.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the criteria should submit a detailed CV and cover letter only to

finance@astralind.com

with the subject line “Financial Controller Application Trident Group” by 30TH, SEPTEMBER, 2026.

NB: This is an urgent hire role, suitable for a candidate who is available immediately.

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