Kenya Velex Advisory - Finance & Tax Advisory Manager

About Velex Advisory

Velex Advisory is a trusted business growth and advisory firm, providing strategic consulting, market entry support, compliance advisory, and capacity-building services across Africa. We work with startups, SMEs, corporates, and investors to unlock growth opportunities, streamline operations, and navigate complex markets.
Through our network, we connect clients with partnerships, funding opportunities, and market intelligence to help them scale successfully.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic tax advisory services across corporate tax, VAT, PAYE, withholding tax, and international tax matters

• Lead tax compliance, planning, structuring, and risk management for clients and the firm

• Manage tax audits, objections, and engagements with tax authorities

• Oversee preparation and review of management accounts, statutory financial statements, and consolidated reports in line with IFRS and applicable standards

• Advise clients on financial management, budgeting, cash flow planning, financial modeling, and business sustainability

• Provide financial analysis and insights to support investments, restructuring, growth strategies, and decision-making

• Strengthen internal financial controls, reporting frameworks, and governance structures for clients and the firm

• Support budgeting, financial planning, profitability analysis, and performance monitoring at firm level

• Manage and grow client portfolios, ensuring service excellence and client satisfaction

• Contribute to business development, proposal preparation, and advisory engagement pricing

• Mentor and supervise junior staff while fostering knowledge sharing and professional development

• Uphold high standards of ethics, confidentiality, and professional integrity

  
  

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field

• Professional qualification such as CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent

• At least 5 -8 years’ experience in finance and tax advisory, preferably in a consulting or professional services firm

• Strong knowledge of Kenyan tax laws and regulations

• Experience dealing with KRA audits, objections, and advisory matters

• Strong analytical, reporting, and client-facing skills

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

What We Offer

• Opportunity to work with diverse clients across multiple industries

• A collaborative and growth-oriented work environment

• Exposure to complex advisory assignments and regional projects

• Competitive compensation based on experience