Job Description
Job Summary
• The Head of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial health and sustainability of the bank.
• The role involves strategic financial planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, treasury management, and ensuring strong internal controls.
• The position supports business growth while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and prudent financial management.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement the bank’s financial strategy in line with organizational goals.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements e.g., Central Bank guidelines and other statutory bodies.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and other financial authorities.
• Monitor asset-liability management and investment activities
• Provide leadership to other team members in the Finance department
• Supervise accounting operations including general ledger, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive financial discipline and efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, ICAN, or CFA is required.
• 8 - 10 years’ experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in banking, microfinance, or financial serviceshighly preferred.
• Proficiency in Financial software and Microsoft excel.
Skills & Competencies:
• Strategic thinking and financial leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
• The Head of Finance is responsible for overseeing the financial health and sustainability of the bank.
• The role involves strategic financial planning, budgeting, regulatory compliance, financial reporting, treasury management, and ensuring strong internal controls.
• The position supports business growth while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and prudent financial management.
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement the bank’s financial strategy in line with organizational goals.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements e.g., Central Bank guidelines and other statutory bodies.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and other financial authorities.
• Monitor asset-liability management and investment activities
• Provide leadership to other team members in the Finance department
• Supervise accounting operations including general ledger, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Collaborate with other departments to drive financial discipline and efficiency.
Qualifications & Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.
• Professional certification such as ACA, ACCA, ICAN, or CFA is required.
• 8 - 10 years’ experience in finance or accounting, with at least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience in banking, microfinance, or financial serviceshighly preferred.
• Proficiency in Financial software and Microsoft excel.
Skills & Competencies:
• Strategic thinking and financial leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.
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