Chief Financial Officer

Overall Job Purpose:

• To perform effective risk management and plan the organisation’s financial strategy.
• To protect the company’s revenues and profits to achieve full financial control and sustainable growth
• Plan, develop and direct the implementation ofpolicies and management of the execution of all support divisions (direct reports) which include, Finance and Administration, Information and Technology and Banking operations
• Promoting Financial Inclusion through development and wide distribution of appropriate and fairly priced (affordable and accessible) products and services

Principal Accountabilities:

• Drive the bank’s financial planning, budgeting, controlling and reporting processes
• Establish the bank’s accounting and finance policy and ensure proper implementation
• Ensure the achievement of the set budgets and targets
• Perform risk management by analysing the organization’s liabilities and investments
• Decide on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
• Provide overall leadership to the ICT team and ensure that the office has reliable, sufficient connectivity and the organization’s information systems and that information resource are adequately protected.
• Ensure improved office/programs connectivity
• Facilitate and ensure preparation of and adherence to computer usage policies
• Ensure office disaster preparedness and policies updated to include new technologies, trends and threats.
• Control and evaluate the organization’s fundraising plans and capital expenditure
• Ensure cash flow is appropriate for the organization’s operations
• Supervising all finance personnel (controllers, treasurers, financial analysts etc.)
• Manage vendor relationships
• Prepare reliable current and forecasting reports
• Setup and oversee the company’s finance IT system
• Ensure compliance with the law and company’s policies
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with senior executives so as to identify needs and seek full range of business

Academic and Professional Qualifications

• Accountancy degree and professional qualification (CA, CIMA or ACCA)
• Master’s degree in business administration , leadership or Finance is an added advantage
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience at Management level ofwhich at leasttwo years must be as Chief Finance Officerpreferably within the Financial services sector

Experience

• Proven experience as a Chief Finance Officer
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• An analytical mind and comfortable with numbers
• Proficient in the use of MS Office and financials management software (e.g. SAP)
• Ability to strategize and solve problems
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong crisis management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good negotiation skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines