Head of Finance Job Mwananchi Credit

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Role Overview

Overseeing all financial aspects of the organization and ensuring its long-term financial sustainability. The role involves developing and executing financial strategies that support the company’s strategic objectives, maintaining robust financial controls, and providing accurate financial insights to guide decision-making.

The Head of Finance leads the finance team in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance functions, ensuring that financial operations are efficient, transparent, and aligned with regulatory standards. This role also plays a key part in risk management, investment planning, and resource allocation to optimize the organization’s financial performance.

In addition to managing internal financial processes, the Head of Finance serves as a strategic advisor to senior management and the board, contributing to business growth, profitability, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

1. Financial Strategy and Leadership

• Develop and implement the organization’s overall financial strategy aligned with corporate goals.
• Provide financial leadership and guidance to the executive team and board of directors. Forecast short-term and long-term financial performance and advise on financial planning.
• Drive strategic initiatives to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.

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2. Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process across departments.
• Analyze financial performance, variances, and key performance indicators (KPIs). Provide actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making.
• Prepare and present detailed financial reports and dashboards

3. Financial Management and Control

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and cash flow management.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, GAAP).
• Monitor expenditure, cost control, and efficiency of financial processes.
• Manage treasury operations and optimize liquidity.

4. Compliance, Risk, and Governance

• Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory financial requirements.
• Oversee internal controls, audits, and risk management frameworks.
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and tax authorities.
• Maintain corporate governance and financial integrity.

5. Leadership and Team Management

• Lead, mentor, and develop the finance team to achieve departmental goals.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to align financial practices with organizational

Education and Experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (MBA) is an added

Professional certifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
• Chartered Accountant (CA)
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or related fields, with at least 5 years in a senior management or leadership position.
• Proven track record in financial planning, budgeting, and analysis at a strategic level.
• Experience in developing and implementing financial strategies that support business growth and sustainability.
• Strong background in financial reporting, auditing, and compliance with regulatory
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams, mentoring finance professionals, and building high-performance departments.
• Exposure to risk management, treasury, and investment decision-making.
• Experience working with executive leadership and boards of directors to provide.

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How to Apply

Submit your updated CV and cover letter to careers@mwananchicredit.com. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.

Open Until: Feb 10, 2026