HEAD OF FINANCE (HR/09/25) – RE-ADVERTISEMENT
Reporting
to the Chief Executive Officer, the job holder will be responsible for
effective strategic and operational financial planning, monitoring and
reporting and ensuring compliance with local and international reporting and
accountings standards and procedures. Together with the rest of the Senior
Management, they will support the Chief Executive Officer in the formulation of
the Corporate Strategy and implementation for the overall profitability and
sustainability of the Bank
Responsibilities
- Responsible for strategic financial planning in
the Bank and ensuring compliance to internal financial and accounting
policies and procedures
- Responsible for compliance with pertinent local
regulations and accounting practices and IFRS accounting standards
- Development, monitoring and submissions of
timely and accurate financial statements and reports that will guide
Management and the Board in strategic decision making
- Development and implementation of the Finance
Department strategy and managing the bank’s financial accounting,
monitoring and reporting systems
- Providing sound leadership to the Finance team,
and promoting cross functional collaboration and efficiency
- Oversights and Team leads annual budgeting and
planning process
- Ensures remittance of all statutory deductions
and compliance with acceptable financial standards
- Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting
and ensure that there is enough resources to transact business, including
the management of digital platforms
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process,
liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of
directors
- Manage the acquisition of assets and ensure that
they are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
- Advises the management on investment decisions
taking into consideration risk and liquidity.
- Oversees the capital structure of the Bank,
determining the best mix of debt, equity and internal financing.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting,
commerce, business administration, or an equivalent qualification from a
university accredited by the relevant authorities in Kenya.
- Professional certification such as CPA (K),
ACCA, CFA, or an equivalent qualification is required.
- A Master’s Degree in a relevant field will be
considered an added advantage.
Competencies
and Experience
- A minimum of 7 years of progressive management
experience is required.
- The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong
leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
- Candidates must be practicing Christians who
uphold and embody Christian values in their professional conduct.
How to Apply
Qualified
and interested candidates who meet the above criteria should download the “Job
Application Form” at www.smep.co.ke/careers and send their filled applications
to recruitment@smep.co.ke indicating
the Job Title & Reference on the e-mail subject on or before Tuesday
September 30, 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted. NB: Candidates who had applied previously, are free to re-apply
again
