STRATEGIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Institutional Financial Governance
Lead the end-to-end financial transformation required for licensing
Establish multi-entity IFRS reporting
Drive consolidation across all entities with full audit readiness
Capital Management & Financial Strategy
Develop and execute the Group financial strategy (2026 - 2029)
Strengthen treasury, liquidity, FX, and tax planning across jurisdictions
Implement 12-month rolling treasury forecasting
Maintain 6-month OPEX reserves by 2028
Manage capital efficiency during rapid AUM growth
Fund Management Finance
Oversee all Fund-level financial operations, including:
Management fee recognition
NAV calculations and FM accounting
Cost allocations across FM/Advisory/Corporate
Investor reporting and FM compliance
Build FM-ready finance workflows for:
RBF windows
Guarantee facilities
Trade finance
Concessional debt funds
Financial Planning & Analytics
Produce Board-ready financial dashboards, KPIs and analytics
Oversee budgeting, variance analysis and performance metrics
Drive cost discipline and margin improvement across divisions
Transaction Readiness & Sale Preparation
Prepare the organization for a majority sale by 2030
Lead valuation roadmaps, financial projections and buyer due diligence
Implement governance systems that maximize enterprise value
Ensure transparent, audit-ready, investor-grade financial reporting
OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting & Controls
Oversee monthly closing within 5 - 7 working days
Ensure IFRS-compliant accounting across jurisdictions
Strengthen procurement, authorization, and financial controls
Manage internal and external audits
Tax
Oversee efficient tax planning and cross-border controls
Supervise tax filings in Ireland, the US and Kenya
Compliance & Risk Alignment
Implement AML/CFT processes required under FM regulations
Coordinate with Compliance Officer and legal team
Support Risk Committee & Investment Committee (IC) processes
Maintain accurate fund and corporate books under regulator oversight
Systems & Digital Infrastructure
Oversee the adoption and optimization of:
Zoho Books & Finance
Zoho Analytics (KPIs, dashboards)
Zoho Projects & CRM (cost allocations)
AI-supported FP&A tools
Build digital workflows linking finance → MEL
Corporate and Project Finance
Support capital raising efforts at corporate and fund entity levels
Insurance
Responsible for maintaining cost-effective general and professional liability coverages
Bonus and Employee Shareholding Plans
Supervise the administration of the company bonus and employee shareholding plans
Team Leadership & Capacity Building
Build and coach a multi-jurisdictional finance team
Define roles across:
Fund accounting
Corporate accounting
FP&A
Treasury
Compliance / Reporting
Create succession plans and competency frameworks for finance staff
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)
Licensing & Governance
License obtained (2026)
Financial Performance
Net margin ≥ 20 - 25%
Gross margin ≥ 80%
Variance between budget vs actual within ±10%
6-month OPEX reserve achieved
Operational Excellence
Monthly close in ≤ 7 days
IFRS audit delivered with no material findings
Fully operational multi-entity consolidation
Fund accounting workflows automated and regulator-ready
Strategic Outcomes
AUM growth supported to USD 500M+
Enterprise valuation uplift ahead of 2030 sale
Due diligence cycles shortened
Investor confidence strengthened through financial transparency
IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE
Technical Skills
10 - 15+ years in finance leadership within:
Fund management
Private equity / Impact investing
Infrastructure finance
Banking / DFI