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Part-time CFO
AfIDKenya30+ days ago
Job type
- Permanent
Job descriptionQualified accountant with at least 5 years of relevant experience, and willing to be hands on. Strong technical accounting experience covering financial accounting, management accounting, budget creation and monitoring, financial analysis, and reporting, preferably within a not for profit. Experience of working in a start-up or of establishing a finance function is strongly desirable. Experience of leading a finance function, including providing financial analysis & insight and strategic advice to aid decision making. Experience of grants management, compliance and reporting Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to work with both finance and non-finance staff. Strong strategic and problem solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies, and lead the development of financial projections and scenario planning to inform decision making.
- Lead the finance function, overseeing the day-to-day operations (cash, accounts payable, accounts receivables and payroll) and ensure compliance with accounting and financial reporting standards, as well as legal and regulatory requirements for Kenya and the USA
- Evaluate and implement financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and transparency
- Oversee the preparation of budgets, financial statements, and other financial reports
- Develop and manage the organization's risk management
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of young professionals
Requirements
This is a remote role, although they would be open to someone working from their office.
They anticipate the role will require 2 days / week, perhaps with more time required initially to set up the finance function and then at important times in the year, including year-end.