Role Overview
The Director, Group Finance Policies and Reporting is a senior leadership role within Inkomoko's finance team. This position leads the development, harmonization, and enforcement of finance policies across all countries of operation and oversees strategic, cross-functional financial initiatives that support organizational growth, compliance, and sustainability. This role serves as a strategic partner to the CFO, working closely with internal stakeholders, donors, and regulatory bodies to ensure financial excellence and alignment with Inkomoko's mission.
Key Responsibilities
Finance Process Design & Optimization
- Lead the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of standardized finance processes (e.g., procure-to-pay, budgeting, reporting, internal controls).
- Promote automation and digitalization in finance workflows across countries.
- Ensure efficiency, scalability, and data integrity of financial operations through strong systems and processes.
- Lead the GL ownership matrix and optimization of the Chart of Accounts for Group financial reporting purposes.
Finance Policy Development & Governance
- Lead the development, harmonization, and implementation of Inkomoko's finance policies across countries and departments.
- Ensure finance policies are compliant with international standards, local regulations, and donor requirements.
- Ensure policies are well-communicated, understood, and consistently applied across all offices.
- Establish a robust finance policy governance structure, including version control, training, and periodic reviews.
Group Financial Consolidation and Reporting
- Lead the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidated IFRS financial statements.
- Develop and maintain consolidation processes and tools, ensuring alignment with IFRS and donor-specific reporting standards.
- Ensure elimination of intercompany balances and transactions during consolidation.
- Design and implement a group chart of accounts and reporting structures.
- Provide regular consolidated financial reports for executive leadership and board oversight.
- Coordinate with FP&A and treasury teams for group-level cash flow and forecast planning.
Strategic Financial Projects
- Lead or support major cross-functional initiatives such as ERP implementation, financial systems upgrades, and shared services models.
- Design and lead high-impact financial projects including country expansion, investment readiness, and capital planning.
- Oversee integration of financial systems across country offices to ensure consistency and data accuracy.
Internal Controls, Risk Management & Compliance
- Ensure all group consolidation activities comply with internal controls and external regulatory requirements.
- Conduct finance risk assessments and recommend internal controls to safeguard assets.
- Lead the annual group audit process in collaboration with external auditors.
- Coordinate with country finance teams to ensure local audits align with group audit timelines.
Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership
- Build and manage a high-performing consolidation and group reporting team.
- Mentor and coach finance staff across the group to build capacity.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to country finance leads and program managers on financial policies.
- Prepare and present updates to the Board, donors, and other key stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience
- Advanced degree (MBA, MSc Finance) or CPA/ACCA designation required.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, policy development, or financial strategy within a multinational Africa-focused organization.
- External Audit experience would be an added advantage.
- Deep understanding of donor compliance, financial governance, and multi-country regulatory environments.
- Strong systems thinking, with experience implementing or improving ERP systems.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commitment to inclusion, impact, and mission-driven work.
Competencies
- Strategic Thinking: Identifies opportunities using future-focused thinking (5+ years ahead).
- Coaching: Facilitates skill development and builds confidence in others to solve problems independently.
- Complexity Management: Makes sense of information to effectively solve problems.
- Leadership: Operates with commitment to values and culture while supporting the growth of others.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and potential performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, annual leave, and staff savings program.
- Parental leave for men and women and a sabbatical program.
- Opportunities for deep investment in your learning and regional career growth.
- Ability to make a significant social impact and contribute to economic growth.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Inkomoko application portal on Workable by visiting: https://www.myjobmag.co.ke/apply-now/1228733
