Chief of Staff at Centum

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Support

• Strategic Delivery: Tracking and reporting progress on strategic initiatives with clear timelines and outcomes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Building strong relationships internally and externally, ensuring positive feedback on interactions and deliverables.
• Operational Excellence: Timely and accurate preparation of board papers, communication materials, and strategic reports.
• Project Management: Monitoring and tracking progress on the implementation of strategic initiatives and projects across the Centum Group to ensure milestone delivery.

1. Business Performance

• Track the performance of the business units and subsidiaries against the objectives set out within the strategy, providing timely reports and recommendations to the Group CEO.
• Identifying trends and recommending innovative strategies aligned with Centum’s vision.
• Leading special projects to drive innovation and unlock new opportunities in line with Centum’s strategy.

Cultural and Cross-functional Leadership

• Facilitating alignment across departments to deliver on strategic goals in line with set targets.
• Influencing without direct authority while ensuring accountability for outcomes.
• Embedding Centum’s culture and values in daily operations and interactions, acting as a role model for integrity, professionalism, and commitment to the organization’s mission.

Board Engagement

• Development of key documents relating to business strategy and performance in a timely manner.
• Liaise with the Company Secretariat to ensure there is timely delivery of quality Board papers to the Group CEO for review and subsequently circulated to the Board in line with the approved Board agenda.

Investor Relations and Corporate Communications

• Pro-actively engage with the investment community and successfully communicate Centum’s financial and strategic objectives in a timely manner.
• Mapping and engaging key stakeholders to ensure that accurate information is communicated on a need’s basis.
• Representation of the Group CEO in select external engagements.
• Coordination of all corporate communications and thought leadership for Centum Investment Company Plc. (CICP) and the Group CEO in line with the brand philosophy.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with investors and key stakeholders:
  • Spearheading thought leadership initiatives to position Centum as an industry leader.
  • Social media engagement.
  • Actively participating in investor roadshows and high-level external engagements.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional Qualification in CPA, CFA or ACCA.
• 7 – 10 years’ work experience in Finance, Management Consulting, Corporate Strategy, Investment or senior-level Project Management environments.
• Regional or global experience with a track record of collaborating with cross-cultural teams preferred.
• Experience in Investment, Real Estate, Financial Services or high-growth sectors is an added advantage.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modelling, project management, and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• High emotional intelligence, resilience, and adaptability to dynamic environments.
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/project management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute effectively in dynamic environments.
• Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit their applications by COB Wednesday 20th May 2026.