Head of Finance & Admin

The duties of the Head of Finance & Admin are:

1. Financial Leadership:

. Lead the development and implementation of financial strategies aligned with the organization's goals.

. Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.

. Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

. Analyze financial performance and advise the Chairman and Board on risks, opportunities, and strategic financial planning.

. Manage relationships with banks, auditors, and other financial institutions.

2. Administrative Oversight:

. Supervise all administrative functions including HR, procurement, office operations, and legal compliance.

. Ensure proper internal controls, policies, and procedures are in place and followed.

. Drive efficiency in administrative systems and support services to align with organizational growth.

3. Compliance & Risk Management:

. Ensure full compliance with financial regulations, labor laws, and corporate governance standards.

. Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks.

. Maintain oversight of insurance coverage and risk exposure.

4. Team Leadership & Development:

. Lead, mentor, and develop finance and admin teams to build capacity and performance.

. Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

5. Board & Stakeholder Engagement:

. Prepare and present financial and operational reports to the Chairman and Board.

. Support the CEO in investment analysis, and high-level decision-making.

. Represent the organization in external audits and stakeholder meetings as needed.

All other duties as assigned.

Key Qualifications:

. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.

. Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, or CFA.

. Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in finance and administration, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

. Strong knowledge of financial management and corporate governance.

. Demonstrated leadership, team management, and strategic planning skills.

. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal abilities.

. High level of integrity, ethics, and commitment to excellence.