Finance Head

Job Description

Job Summary

The Finance Head is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling all financial activities of the Vertex SACCO. The role ensures sound financial management, regulatory compliance, accurate financial reporting, budgeting, treasury management, and effective internal controls to support the SACCO's strategic objectives.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or with related field of study

• Experience: 5–8 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including at least 3 years in management. SACCO or microfinance experience preferred.

• Quantity Required: 1

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• Salary: Net ETB 23,500.00

Duties and Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Develop financial strategies, oversee operations, manage cash flow, and monitor financial performance.

•  Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.

• Budgeting and Planning: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

• Treasury and Investment Management: Manage liquidity, banking, and investments.

• Accounting and Internal Controls: Maintain accounting records, reconciliations, and internal controls.

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with laws, standards, audits, and statutory reporting.

• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks.

• Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and evaluate finance staff.

• Audit Coordination: Coordinate internal and external audits and implement recommendations.

• Stakeholder Support: Advise management and support strategic decisions.

Skills & Competencies

• Peachtree accounting, IFRS, budgeting, treasury, taxation, compliance, internal controls, leadership, analytical skills, accounting software, and Excel skills

Key Competencies

• Integrity, strategic thinking, leadership, decision-making, problem-solving, attention to detail, accountability, confidentiality, and results orientation.

How To Apply

Submit your application and CV along with supporting documents via email: vertexsacco@gmail.com