Sacco Head of Finance

The Head of Finance is a senior, strategic, and hands-on leadership role responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, ensuring prudent financial management, regulatory compliance, budgeting, financial reporting, treasury management, and procurement oversight in line with the SACCO’s strategic objectives and applicable regulations.Duties & ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic financial leadership and advice to Management and the Board.Ensure the timely and accurate preparation and presentation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management accounts, and Board reports in compliance with IFRS standards.Oversee preparation of accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.Lead the annual budgeting and planning process; review all financial plans and budgets, monitor progress, forecast and report on financial performance to senior management in a timely manner.Develop and implement the Sacco’s financial strategy, ensuring alignment with its strategic goals; provide strategic financial advice to the CEO and the Board.Ensure full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, including the Co-operative Societies Act, Sacco Societies Act, Regulations and guidelines, KRA tax requirements and regulations and other statutory requirements.Manage the Sacco’s cash flow, treasury forecasting, and liquidity to ensure adequate funding and optimize the use of financial resources.Establish and maintain robust financial internal control and risk management systems and accountability frameworks to safeguard assets.Optimize the allocation of resources to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.Supervise Accounts and Procurement functions to ensure efficiency and compliance.Coordinate external and internal audit processes and implementation of audit recommendations.Monitor financial performance and recommend corrective actions where necessary.Lead, mentor, and develop the finance and operations teams, fostering a high-performance culture.Drive professional...