{"id":21244,"date":"2025-03-23T18:45:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T18:45:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/idealpersonnel.co.ke\/?post_type=job_listing&#038;p=21244"},"modified":"2025-04-24T00:48:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T00:48:57","slug":"finance-manager","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/idealpersonnel.co.ke\/?post_type=job_listing&p=21244","title":{"rendered":"Finance Manager"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Title: Finance Manager<\/p>\n<p>Company: Safaricom PLC<\/p>\n<p>Location: Nairobi, Kenya<\/p>\n<p>Job Description:<\/p>\n<p>Safaricom PLC, a leading telecommunications company in Kenya, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Finance Manager to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in managing financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and contributing to the overall financial strategy of the company. 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