Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Direct Reports: Accountant

Department: Finance

Job Location: Nairobi with travel

Job Role Summary:

Provides overall strategic financial leadership and direction and oversees financial planning, budgeting, forecasting within the organization.

• Strategic Financial Leadership:
  • Provide overall strategic financial leadership and direction to the organization
  • Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting
• Financial Analysis and Reporting:
  • Conduct detailed financial analysis to support decision-making
  • Prepare financial reports, forecasts, and budgetary assessments.

• Treasury and Risk Management:
  • Manage the organization's liquidity, cash flow, and investment portfolios
  • Develop strategies to optimize financial resources and mitigate financial risks

• Tax and Compliance Oversight:
  • Ensure compliance with tax regulations and internal financial policies
  • Work closely with external auditors in preparation for annual audits and tax-related matters
• Financial Operations Management:
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger activities.
  • Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
  • Coordinate financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
  • Collaborate with department heads to align financial plans with overall organizational goals
• Cost Management:
  • Analyze costs associated with operations and other ancillary activities of the organization.
  • Identify opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements
• Financial Systems and Technology Management:
  • Manage and optimize financial systems and software
  • Collaborate with the IT department to implement and enhance financial technology solutions
• Sustainability Finance Integration:
  • Focus on integrating sustainability goals into financial strategies
  • Explore and implements financial initiatives aligned with environmental and social responsibility

• Asset Management

• Oversee the management of the company’s assets, including property, equipment, and other tangible and intangible assets.
• Ensure optimal utilization and maintenance of assets to maximize returns.
• Develop and implement asset management policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular asset audits and valuations to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.

• Risk Management:

• Identify and manage financial risks, including market, credit, and operational risks.
• Develop and implement risk management policies and procedures.
• Ensure the company has adequate insurance coverage.

• Investment Management:

• Oversee the company’s investment activities, including mergers, acquisitions, and capital investments.
• Evaluate and manage the company’s capital structure and funding strategies.
• Monitor and manage the company’s investment portfolio.

•   Stakeholder Relations:

• Build and maintain relationships with investors, banks, auditors, and other financial stakeholders.
• Communicate financial performance and strategy to shareholders and the board of directors.
• Represent the company in financial negotiations and discussions.

• Team Leadership:

• Lead and manage the finance team, providing guidance, training, and development.
• Foster a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and accountability.
• Ensure the finance team is aligned with the company’s strategic goals.

• Relevant experience of 5 -7 years in financial management and project management,
• Strong financial acumen and proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial Candidate should have a solid understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations and financial software systems.
• Possess excellent project management skills including the ability to develop project plans, allocate resources, monitor progress and ensure successful project delivery
• A member of a professional body and in good standing

• Effective communication skills to interact with various stakeholders, including senior management, team members, clients, and external Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential for conveying complex financial information and project updates clearly and effectively.
• Analytical skills to analyze financial data, identify trends and make recommendations for financial and project-related decisions. Ability to pay attention to detail and interpret and communicate complex financial information.
• Demonstrated leadership and team management in working with cross-functional terms and projects. Drive results through motivating and inspiring team members
• Organizational and Time Management Skills essential for managing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing competing tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in using financial software, project management tools and Microsoft office suite

All applications are to be submitted by 27th June 2025