Head of Finance

SMEP Microfinance Bank Limited is a dynamic Christian based bank regulated by the Central Bank of Kenya, whose Mission is “To empower our customers through provision of market driven financial solutions”.

Head of Finance Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic financial planning in the Bank and ensuring compliance to internal financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Developing, monitoring and submissions of timely and accurate financial statements and reports that will guide the management and the board in strategic decision making
• Development and implementation of the Finance Department strategy and managing the bank’s financial accounting, monitoring and reporting systems
• Providing sound leadership to the Finance team
• Oversees and leads annual budgeting and planning process
• Ensures remittance of all statutory deductions and compliance to acceptable financial standards
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting and ensures that there is enough resources to transact business
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors
• Manage the acquisition of assets and ensure that they are properly recorded, amortized, and disposed of as appropriate
• Advises the management on investment decisions taking into consideration risk and liquidity.
• Oversees the capital structure of the Bank, determining the best mix of debt, equity and internal financing.

Qualifications for the Head of Finance Job

• At least 8 years work experience in a Finance Department in a reputable Banking institution; 3 years of which must have been in a senior position
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and resultsorientation.
• Strong problem solving and organization skills with the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Between 35 and 45 years of age
• Applicants must be committed to Christian values with a passion to serve
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, commerce, Business administration or equivalent from a recognised university.
• Must be a Certified Public Accountant (K) or recognized equivalent
• A Post graduate Masters degree in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in MS Office suite and previous experience with T24 Banking system will be an added advantage

How to Apply
Qualified and interested candidates who meet the criteria should download the “Job Application Form” at www.smep.co.ke/opportunities, and send their filled applications to recruitment@smep.co.ke. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

NB: Please indicate your preferred posting i.e nearest SMEP Branch.