Key Responsibilities
Accounting
- Strengthen
financial systems to ensure compliance with internal and external
policies.
- Ensure
timely and accurate financial statements and payments.
- Maintain
proper documentation and resolve discrepancies through reconciliations.
- Standardize
presentation of institutional financial data.
Budgeting and Budget
Control
- Develop
and implement budgeting systems and procedures.
- Support
departments in budget preparation and provide financial projections.
- Forecast
future financial conditions and provide insights to management.
- Monitor
and evaluate performance against budgets; recommend corrective actions.
Financial Analysis and Reporting
- Train
staff in financial ratio analysis and benchmarking.
- Analyze
performance gaps and financial indicators.
- Prepare
timely financial reports for management and stakeholders.
- Funds
Management, Treasury, and Cash Management
- Prepare
weekly cash flow and financial projections.
- Analyze
funding options, risks, and asset-liability exposures.
- Recommend
treasury risk limits and ensure capital adequacy compliance.
- Utilize
scenario planning tools for risk mitigation.
Business Plan
Development
- Monitor
financial performance in relation to operational/business plans.
- Assist
in the preparation and consolidation of head office and branch business
plans.
- Ensure
delivery and consistency of the annual business plan and monitor
performance variance.
Internal Control
- Assess
and manage risks in key operational areas.
- Design
and implement internal control systems.
- Coordinate
with external auditors and apply their recommendations.
- Enhance
accounting systems to meet internal control requirements.
Team Supervision
- Lead,
supervise, and mentor the finance team to ensure high performance and
professional development.
- Set
performance goals, conduct evaluations, and provide ongoing feedback.
- Promote
a collaborative work environment and build team capacity through training
and coaching.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Economics, Accounting, Finance or Business administration or
Equivalent qualification. A Master’s Degree will be desirable
- Holder
of CPA (K) or ACCA qualifications.
- A
minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, with at least 1 years in a
Senior Leadership role in Microfinance, Retail Banking, or Enterprise
Lending
Key Competencies:
- In-depth
knowledge of banking principles, MFI industry practices, and current
trends in microfinance and finance. Finance certifications and practicing
licenses will be desirable.
- Strong
leadership capabilities with a proven track record of driving performance
and motivating teams.
- Excellent
communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; adept at business
development and stakeholder management.
- Proven
high performance in similar roles, with a strong emphasis on growth,
results, and team motivation.
- Demonstrated
ability to act as a change agent, driving operational improvements and
organizational growth.
- High
ethical standards and commitment to personal and organizational integrity.
- He/she
should have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel), and
familiarity with accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks, SAP).
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills or abilities.
- Determined
personality with initiative, perseverance, and the ability to motivate and
manage a team
- Capability
and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of
rectitude
- Ready
to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization’s Ideals
and Core Values
How To Apply
