Head of Finance and Accounting

Job description
Detailed Responsibilities

Financial Administration

Plan and manage SunCulture’s fiscal function and performance
Ensure that SunCulture has the right financial policies, systems, processes and procedures to ensure capital is safe and efficiently used
Manage budgets and 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 SunCulture’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

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?

5 – 15 years’ experience
Proven ability and demonstrable experience in similar role in a start-up
Ability to interpret financial models
Willing and able to make and execute hard decisions – own the process, own the strategy, own the outcomes
Ability to manage a variety of large tasks with competing timelines and priorities
Formal accounting or finance qualifications, e.g. CFA, CIMA, CA, ACA
Kenyan national