GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION:

This position has the overall responsibilities of:

• Lead and be the custodian of all key financial, accounting, fiduciary, compliance, controls and risk mitigating responsibilities. Lead the accounting team effectively.
• Lead, control and oversee the budgeting, accounting, cash flow management and ensure timely, accurate and efficient reporting, audit and compliance.
• Provide timely strategic financial advice to the CEO and Board of Directors to support informed decision-making, ensure financial sustainability, and drive long-term organizational growth.
• Support medium- and long-term business strategy development. Direct strategic and financial plan implementation, support or oversee certain shared services and subsidiary plan execution to achieve business objectives and targets.
• Ensure timely and effective engagement with investors, auditors, financial institutions, regulators, legal and tax advisors, and other strategic partners.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Finance Manager is responsible and accountable for the following Core job elements:

• Lead end-to-end financial accounting and reporting processes for all Group companies, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of management and statutory accounts.
• Manage daily accounting operations, cash flow, and working capital to maintain liquidity and operational stability across the Group.
• Lead the budgeting and reforecasting processes, performing detailed variance analysis and recommending actionable insights to improve performance.
• Oversee financial systems (ERP – Zoho Books), policies, and internal controls to standardize and strengthen processes across all entities.
• Ensure compliance with all tax, statutory, and regulatory requirements, and coordinate both internal and external audits.
• Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks to safeguard the Group’s assets and financial integrity.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and capacity building to finance teams within the Group to foster a high-performance culture.
• Support strategic decision-making through financial analysis, scenario modelling, and performance dashboards.
• Liaise with key external partners including banks, auditors, lawyers, insurance providers and tax advisors.

EDUCATIONAL AND COLLATERAL REQUIREMENTS:

• An undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, from an accredited University professional qualification in CPA (K), ACCA, or equivalent.
• At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in finance, with a minimum of three (3) years in a senior management role.
• Proven experience in financial reporting, group consolidation, budgeting, and cash flow management.
• Strong understanding of tax, compliance, and corporate governance frameworks.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams, improving systems, and implementing financial controls.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and leadership skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Self-starter. Strong analytical and outstanding strategic, interpersonal, problem solving, negotiation, complex accounting, communication and people management skills.
• IT Skills: Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems (preferably Zoho Books) and advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.