Our Story
Greenspoon is Kenya’s fastest-growing online supermarket, delivering thousands of healthy, fresh, and delicious groceries directly to customers’ homes every day. We’re building East Africa’s largest online supermarket with exceptional service and quality at everyday prices. From organic fruits and vegetables to freshly baked breads and premium meats, we offer everything you need and love.
We deeply care about our customers, suppliers, employees, and the environment, and this commitment has fueled our tenfold growth over the past two years. As a certified B Corp, we’re globally recognized for sustainability, standing alongside brands like Patagonia and Ben & Jerry’s. Our young, talented, and driven team embodies our core values of honesty, quality, and impact every day.
Role Description
As a Finance Associate, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting our finance operations in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will focus on ensuring financial accuracy, efficiency, and strategy execution. You’ll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our business by leveraging automation, data insights, and entrepreneurial thinking.
Key responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations
- Support working capital management and cash flow forecasting to sustain growth
- Assist in inventory and cost control processes, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to provide actionable insights for decision-making
- Help implement and optimize financial systems, automation tools, and processes for scalability
- Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and administrative requirements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain financial transparency and accountability
Profile
The ideal candidate has:
- A CPA Level 6 qualification or an advanced degree in finance with excellent marks
- 4+ years of experience in a fast-paced environment, such as Big 4 firms or startups
- A natural affinity for automation, financial systems, and data-driven solutions
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and the ability to work hands-on
- An entrepreneurial mindset and the resilience to thrive in ambiguity
- Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach
- Effective communication skills, with a direct and honest approach to feedback
- Strong communication skills with the ability to bring up the good, the bad and the ugly – a “say what you mean and mean what you say”
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to make stuff “match”
Experience with financial software such as Microsoft Dynamics is a plus, and a passion for sustainability and social impact is highly valued.
How to Apply
Send your application to hr [at] greenspoon.co.ke. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage everyone to apply. An online assessment will be part of the recruitment process.
