Job Description
This role leads the companywide finance function, covering financial management, treasury, accounting, budgeting, payroll, fundraising support, and financial reporting. The Head, Accounts & Finance is expected to proactively identify financial risks and opportunities, support strategic planning and forecasting, and ensure accurate, timely reporting to drive performance and long-term sustainability. This is a senior leadership role with responsibility for strengthening financial controls and building a robust finance function.
Responsibilities
- Take full responsibility for the production of monthly management accounts
- Review and approve reconciliations and schedules, including bank statements, accrued charges, and prepayments
- Prepare monthly budgetary control reports and performance analysis
- Prepare the overall annual budget, including assumptions and financial ratios
- Perform financial control functions, treasury management, and cash flow monitoring
- Follow up on budget implementation across departments and investigate variances between budget and actuals
- Prepare budgets, financial plans, and forecasts
- Assist in the preparation and review of monthly and quarterly reports for the Board, Shareholders, and Regulatory bodies
- Prepare, vet, and implement staff payroll
- Develop and manage liquidity management tools
- Conduct periodic finance audits and recommend improvements
- Develop financial policies and procedures to improve operational efficiency
- Develop and maintain financial statements for future reference
- Monitor and manage expenses within the approved budget
- Implement a structured and robust finance department
- Work with external auditors on regular audits of accounts
- Perform any other duties as assigned by the CFO, HOO, and GMD
Requirements
- Proven senior-level experience in accounting, finance, or financial management
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial reporting, treasury management, and performance analysis
- Experience with preparing management accounts and working with external auditors
- Strong analytical, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
- High level of integrity and attention to detail
- Ability to support strategic planning, forecasting, and financial sustainability initiatives
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using “Head, Accounts & Finance” as the subject of the email.
Application Closing Date: 14th February, 2026

