Head of Finance (Micro Finance Bank) at ICST Solutions

Job Summary:

• To formulate, manage, direct and execute the financial strategies, objectives, policies, procedures around financial accounting functions, financial reporting, forecasting, budgetary controls, taxation, procurement, capital management and general financial health for the company.
• Providing support to the Board and Country CEO on overall strategic goals and objectives of the company.
• Support the company in mergers and acquisitions.
• Maintaining relationship with key stakeholders.

Knowledge and Experience Required of Job Holder:

• A Master’s/MBA degree in Finance/ACCA/ACA
• At least 10 years of experience in Financial Management and board operations
•  Is a subject matter expert on various balance sheet, interest rate, liquidity risk management concepts, and capital markets.
• Have a deep understanding of running an African multi-geography Finance Function
• Have a deep understanding of running a subsidiary which forms part of a broader Group
• A hands on experience in Financial Institutions (FI) sales, capital, credit risk, fx risk and liquidity risk
• Ability to communicate complex Financial concepts to a broad audience
• Experience in income forecasting and stress scenarios
• Manage relationships with the different stakeholders and suppliers