Job description
Why Moringa?
Employees enjoy a fun, collegial startup environment genuinely committed to employee health and wellness, and filled with talented, hard-working and fun people. You will be surrounded by friendly, brilliant, and mission-driven professionals who work hard to provide the best student experience of its kind in the world.
Moringa’s fast-paced learning environment provides an opportunity to grow on a highly accelerated schedule. They are looking to hire a Financial Controller who is a talented, organised, systems-oriented thinker to maximize return on financial assets by establishing financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems.
Please note:
This will be an initial contract of two years which would be reviewed thereafter.Shortlist Professionals is handling the recruitment process for this role and sending your application to Moringa School will not increase your chances of being considered.
Detailed Responsibilities
Financial Administration
Plan and manage Moringa’s fiscal function and performance
Ensure that Moringa has the right financial policies, systems, processes and procedures to support good corporate governance
Manage cash flows as well as predict and highlight issues that may arise to senior management
Develop reporting frameworks for senior management, the Board, investors and other key stakeholders
Audits and Controls
Define and manage the different legal structures and accounting standards required to operate in different countries. Optimise the Organisation’s structure accordingly; manage forex exchange risk
Define Moringa’s audit and internal control structures, ensuring strict financial controls are in place and adhered to
Coordinate all external audits. Ensure that recommendations as well corrections identified are implemented
Ensure that the Organisation complies with all legal and regulatory requirements
Team Management
Scale up the Finance team with support from the HR Manager
Manage the performance of the Finance team in line with agreed KPIs
Identify and develop the training required to contribute to the professional growth of the team
Does this sound like you?
At least 5 years of professional accounting or controllership experience
Proven ability and demonstrable experience in similar role in a reputable organisation
An entrepreneurial leader with the ability to manage and scale proper accounting controls, administrative and reporting procedures as well as people systems
Formal accounting or finance qualifications, e.g. CFA, CIMA, CA, ACA
