Educational Requirements:

• 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
  

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.