Job summary
The Head of Finance is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, governance oversight, financial planning, budgeting, treasury management, statutory compliance, financial reporting, risk management, internal controls, and commercial support across the Organisation and its associated business operations.
Job descriptions & requirements
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports To: Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director / Board of Directors
Employment Category: Management Location: Kenya
Salary Range: KES 80,000 per month
POSITION SUMMARY
The Head of Finance is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, governance oversight, financial planning, budgeting, treasury management, statutory compliance, financial reporting, risk management, internal controls, and commercial support across the Organisation and its associated business operations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Financial Leadership
• Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Treasury & Cash Flow Management
• Tax & Statutory Compliance • Risk Management & Internal Controls
• Tendering & Commercial Support
• Business Development Support
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
Professional Qualifications:
Mandatory: CPA (K), Active ICPAK Membership Added Advantage: ACCA, CIMA, CFA, Corporate Governance Certification, Risk Management Certification
EXPERIENCE
• Minimum 5 years progressive finance experience.
• Minimum 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in multi-business environments preferred.
COMPETENCIES
Financial Management, Strategic Thinking, Corporate Governance, Risk Management, Commercial Acumen, Leadership, Financial Analysis, Decision Making, Negotiation, Integrity, Communication.
KPIs
• Timely preparation of management accounts.
• 100% statutory compliance.
• Clean audit outcomes.
• Effective cash flow management.
• Successful support of tender submissions.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The successful candidate may be required to provide support across affiliated business units, associated entities, projects, branches, subsidiaries, or future ventures established by the Organisation.
Company Benefits
Competitive base salary (from KES 85,000/month) + high commissions;
potential equity package;
fully remote work with flexible hours;
young, dynamic, international team; real growth opportunities in a fast-scaling startup.
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