Financial Manager at Strategy Centre Africa

The Financial Manager will be responsible for implementing the companies’ finance strategy, policies and processes. S/he will lead the finance team, support fundraising, conduct financial analysis, manage external relations and provide accurate, timely financial reports to all stakeholders. The Financial Manager manages the company budget and ensures that our financial risk management policy is upheld. S/he will be a key player in driving growth for the companies.

Specific responsibilities include:

Planning

• Develop financial and tax strategies
• Maintain the 5-year business plan and annual budget
• Develop performance measures that support the company's strategic direction 

Operations

• Maintain in-depth relations with all members of the management team
• Manage and motivate the Finance team
• Oversee the financial operations of subsidiary companies and foreign operations
• Oversee the company's transaction processing systems
• Implement operational best practices 

Financial Reporting

• Produce timely and accurate financial reports
• Oversee the issuance of financial information
• Report financial results to the executive management team and the supervisory board 

Treasury Management

• Monitor cash balances and cash forecasts
• Support debt and equity financing

Partnerships & External Relationships

• Participate in conference calls with the investment community
• Maintain relationships with local and international lenders
• Represent the company with investment advisers and investors

Qualifications and competencies

• Bachelor degree specializing in Finance or Accounting CPA
• At least 6+ years of progressively responsible financial experience for a fast growing consumer retail or financial institution, preferably in East Africa
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Proven financial and treasury management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team
• Demonstrable experience in leading organizations to profitability
• High command in operating and implementing functionality for enterprise-level accounting systems
• High level of oral and written communication skills
• Fluency in English

Compensation and benefits

Salary and benefits are competitive, commensurate with experience.