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Director, Operation Finance
Reports to: Senior Director. Operations Finance Lead
Kenya
A successful Cluster Operational Finance Lead is one who can create and execute a strong finance strategy within the Cluster to drive growth and profitability.

Focus, Scope, & Impact

• Manage the Cluster P&L, including proactively managing risks & opportunities, providing predictability and to the extent possible, stability to the clusters' key financial performance metrics.
• Partner with Franchise Senior Finance Director and Cluster Senior Director Operations to manage all Cluster and/or Operational /Customer activities to drive alignment across multiple senior stakeholders, and to develop the key insights needed to inform strategic priorities, including:
• Responsible for managing relationship with Bottling Partners and leading and influencing decisions on investments, financials support, value sharing models, pricing strategies, new product launches and system economics
• Support the Senior Director Operations and team in defining the Franchise Long Range Plans, Business Plans as well as managing day to day operations
• Responsible for end-to-end PL management of the cluster including preparing, analyzing and delivering financial forecasts and results
• Gain insights and brainstorm with customers/Bottlers on business issues; Prepare & support internal stakeholders on on-going negotiations
• Implement Africa Operating Unit (OU) and Franchise resource allocation strategy
• Set spends objectives and requirements on resource allocation for the cluster (joint planning/tracking with operations team and bottling partners)
• Quantitative and qualitative Bottler/Customer info
• Manage all Business Models and Margins within the Cluster, including:
• Strategic thinking on business models optimization and system top line growth
• Incidence Pricing Calibrations
• Develop, implement Margin optimization strategy across the entire value chain
• Bring margins discipline to operational business decisions
• Optimization of current value chain
• Set, track and be accountable for margins objectives
• Leverage the network and execute locally OU margin strategy
• Support Mergers & Acquisitions and Revenue growth Management
• Main contact point for M&A analysis and assessment for the cluster
• Lead the financial implementation of new business models where applicable
• Main point of contact for legal/Tax/Treasury/M&A
• Support Financially all RGM initiatives
• Determine pricing strategy and objectives
• Provide Financial input into new product / service development process
• Working Capital and Cash Management for the cluster

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 8-10 years of leadership experience in senior financial planning or commercial finance roles
• Extensive leadership and management experience, with ability to work in a diverse cultural environment as a highly efficient communicator and influencer at all levels

Skills
Business Finance; Finance Strategy; Forecasting; Financial Performance; Finance

Annual Incentive Reference Value Percentage:30

Annual Incentive reference value is a market-based competitive value for your role. It falls in the middle of the range for your role, indicating performance at target.

RECRUITMENT FOR IPF CEO POSITION

Position Title:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Reporting Line:
Board of Directors

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type:
Performance-based contract

INTRODUCTION

The
Institute of Public Finance (IPF)
, an independent, nonprofit think tank based in Nairobi, Kenya, seeks to recruit a
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
.

With over a decade of experience, IPF stands at the forefront of revolutionizing public finance management systems through credible research, technical support, and policy influence. Guided by the principles of Transparency, Accountability, and Participation (TAP), IPF is committed to promoting efficient and effective public finance management for improved service delivery across Kenya and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY

The CEO will provide visionary leadership and direction to IPF, ensuring the organization achieves its mission of advancing research, policy influence, and advocacy in governance, accountability, and sustainable development.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for organizational strategy, governance, resource mobilization, external representation, and long-term institutional sustainability. The role requires a dynamic leader who combines thought leadership, policy expertise, fundraising capacity, and a strong commitment to IPF's mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·
Strategic Leadership
: Drive IPF's strategic vision and position the organization as a leading voice in public finance policy debates nationally, regionally, and globally.

·
Governance and Board Relations
: Partner with the Board to strengthen governance, ensure accountability, and provide high-level strategic advice.

·
Finance and Resource Mobilization
: Lead fundraising and grant stewardship, secure sustainable funding streams, and ensure sound financial management.

·
External Relations and Advocacy
: Represent IPF at national and international platforms, forge strategic partnerships, and advocate for reforms in public finance, equity, and accountability.

·
Leadership and Culture
: Inspire and manage a high-performing team, foster innovation, and build a values-driven organizational culture of excellence and inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, Governance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

· At least 6 years of senior leadership experience with proven ability in organizational management and strategy.

· Demonstrated track record of influencing public policy, engaging government, and shaping governance reforms.

· Strong experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, and building cross-sector partnerships.

· Recognized as a thought leader with strong public representation and communication skills.

·
Proven capacity to lead diverse teams, manage performance, and nurture innovation

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· In-depth understanding of public finance management, governance reforms, and sustainable development.

· Strong research, advocacy, and analytical expertise.

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

·
Commitment to IPF's values of transparency, accountability, equity, and participation

Expected Start Date:
1
st
January 2026

Application Procedure

If you believe your qualifications and career objectives align with this role, please submit your application including a cover letter and detailed CV (not exceeding 7 pages), indicating your current and expected salary.

Applications should clearly describe how you meet the stated requirements, with concise examples where possible.

Interested candidates should send their applications to:

Deadline for applications:
Friday, 26
th
September 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are not contacted by 31
st
October 2025 at 5.00 p.m. East African Time, please note you were not successful.

Job Title: Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Manager
Job type:
Full time

Industry:
Renewable Energy

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya

Role Overview
We are hiring for a highly skilled and motivated Procurement, Logistics & Supply Chain Manager to oversee sourcing, vendor management, logistics operations, and end-to-end supply chain activities. The role is critical in ensuring timely availability of materials, cost efficiency, compliance, and smooth project execution within the renewable energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Sourcing

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business needs.

• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate with suppliers for cost-effective and quality materials/services.

• Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure compliance and performance.

• Logistics Management

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution.

• Ensure timely delivery of goods, equipment, and spare parts for ongoing projects.

• Coordinate import/export documentation and compliance with customs regulations.

• Supply Chain Management

• Plan, monitor, and optimize supply chain operations for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Collaborate with project and operations teams to forecast demand and manage inventory.

• Implement ERP systems, KPIs, and reporting for supply chain visibility and control.

• Compliance & Risk Management

• Ensure adherence to company policies, procurement standards, and regulatory requirements.

• Identify supply chain risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree or CIPS certification is an added advantage).
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in procurement, logistics, and supply chain management, preferably in energy, engineering, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong knowledge of international procurement, logistics regulations, and customs clearance in Kenya.
• Excellent negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced MS Excel.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

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About Us

We are a small Canadian and international start-up specialized in healthcare recruitment. Our team is lean, entrepreneurial, and very hands-on.

We already work with a Canadian accountant for compliance and tax, but we now want to strengthen our day-to-day accounting and finance operations.

We are looking for a freelance Accounting & Finance Operations Specialist our accounting systems, automate processes, and create clear financial reports to support our growth.

What You'll Do

• Improve the Set up / configuration of QuickBooks Online for our Canadian entity, including the chart of accounts, bank feeds, and automation rules.
• Manage and automate accounting and financial tasks such as reconciliations, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll and reporting (* the is a very small number of transactions at the moment).
• Migrate existing financial tools from Excel/Google Sheets into our new automated reporting app for two very small entities (one in the UK and one in Canada), including:

Cashflow reports

Profit & Loss statements

Balance Sheets

• Collaborate with our Canadian accountant to ensure compliance, while focusing on efficiency and streamlined operations.

What We're Looking For

• Solid accounting and bookkeeping skills.
• Digitally savvy, with the ability to streamline processes and leverage automation tools.
• Excellent Excel and/or Google Sheets skills (formulas, pivot tables, dashboards).
• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and proactive about process improvements.
• Comfortable working in a start-up environment: resourceful, flexible, and solution-oriented.

Why Join Us

• Flexible, remote freelance role.
• Opportunity to shape our finance operations from the ground up.
• Work closely with the founders and gain exposure to the fast-growing recruitment industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support to senior staff members in the comprehensive credit risk analysis of financial institutions across assigned countries in Maghreb and Francophone Africa.
• Participate in on-and off-site due diligences of investment counterparties to identify and assess key credit risks.
• Analysis of financial statements and other financial and non-financial information available on potential and existing partner financial institutions.
• Draft/write concise and credible credit risk opinions to be reviewed by senior staff members and provided to decision makers. Such opinions should contain defined key risks, respective mitigants if identified, and overall risk evaluation from the credit perspective.
• Perform regular and ad hoc internal ratings for the assigned portfolio/financial institutions and outstanding exposures.
• Perform regular risk monitoring of the outstanding debt investments in financial institutions as well as assigned countries of operations, proactively identifying early warning signals and proposing credit mitigation strategies and actions.
• Analyze and understand regulatory and resolution regimes for financial institutions in different jurisdictions (e.g. instrument-specific risk analysis for banks' Tier-2 debt instruments).
• Stay updated on key market, industry, regulatory, and macroeconomic developments in assigned countries of operation.
• Support in preparing concise and comprehensive risk-related communications and presentations to management and other key stakeholders, both internal and external.
• Support in development and update of risk management policies, procedures and tools/methodologies.

What we expect:

• University degree in economics, finance or business administration.
• Good understanding of core macroeconomic processes and indicators.
• Demonstrated skills in financial analysis and financial modelling. Good understanding of applicable accounting standards.
• Relevant professional experience (min. 2-3 years) in banking and finance, preferably in credit risk management.
• Knowledge/experience in Maghreb and/or Francophone African countries, understanding of macroeconomic, regulatory and political aspects is considered a strong advantage.
• Excellent English skills (working language) and professional working proficiency in French are mandatory.
• Good MS Office skills with excellent Excel skills.
• Self-starter with attention to detail, analytical mindset and ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Team player, open and engaging communication style and refined inter-personal skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel to countries of Finance in Motion's operations in Maghreb and Francophone African countries as necessary.
• Demonstrable commitment to Finance in Motion´s vision/mission.

What you can expect:

• An agile, widely diverse international working environment with employees of 68 nationalities that is keenly interested in making a positive difference through their work and who share a collaborative, can-do spirit.
• A job that allows you to fully utilize and expand your skills within an innovative, hands-on company culture.
• A purpose-driven, performance-oriented company that rewards above-average results.
• An organization dedicated to providing effective training and upskilling to its employees.
• A company that offers a flexible and amicable work environment, placing a high value on work-life balance.

We, a team of over 300 dedicated professionals across 16 regional offices worldwide, are committed to advancing sustainable development through pioneering finance solutions. If you relish tackling complex challenges hands-on and crave an adaptable and motivating work environment, we're eager to connect with you.

Company Description

Duka Moja
is an early-stage technology startup building a digital operating system for Africa's informal retail economy. Our platform empowers small shops, distributors, and service providers with data-driven tools, inventory management, payments, and business insights — helping every shop thrive.

Role Description

We're looking for a CTO / Head of Engineering to join us as a founding team member.

You will lead the technical vision, architecture, and product roadmap for Duka Moja, translating our mission into robust, scalable solutions for informal and mid-sized retail markets.

As part of the core leadership team, you'll work closely with the Founder on partnerships, market entry, and strategy while building and mentoring a small, high-impact engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the platform architecture, infrastructure, and technical strategy.
• Lead product design and development of Duka Moja's MVP and future releases.
• Build and manage a lean, agile engineering team.
• Collaborate with business, partnerships, and GTM functions to align tech delivery with growth goals.
• Ensure best practices in security, scalability, and reliability as we grow.
• Contribute to investor discussions, technical pitches, and innovation roadmaps.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering, product development, or technical leadership (startup or ERP/e-commerce platforms a plus).
• Proven expertise in systems architecture, backend/frontend development, and cloud deployment (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Entrepreneurial mindset — excited to work in a small, high-energy team.
• Strong leadership, project management, and communication skills.
• Passion for solving problems in African markets or emerging economies.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• ogy, Engineering, or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Experience in finance and budgeting within a tech environment is a plus.

Why Join Us

• Be part of an ambitious mission to
  power every shop
  in Africa and beyond.
• Shape the product and culture from the ground up as an early technical founder.
• Opportunity for equity and leadership growth as we scale.

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including valuation, forecasting, and modeling, to support client decision-making.
• Develop and implement robust financial strategies to drive profitability, growth, and shareholder value.
• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, debt financing, and other corporate finance activities.
• Assist clients in developing and refining their budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Prepare comprehensive financial reports, presentations, and business cases for senior client stakeholders.
• Facilitate workshops and meetings with clients to gather information, present findings, and drive strategic alignment.
• Mentor and guide junior consultants, contributing to their professional development.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring satisfaction and identifying opportunities for future engagements.
• Stay abreast of market trends, economic conditions, and regulatory changes impacting financial strategy.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide integrated solutions.

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in financial consulting, investment banking, corporate finance, or a related advisory role.
• Proven expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and corporate finance.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, accounting principles, and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated experience in managing client engagements and leading project teams.
• Ability to thrive in a remote work environment, demonstrating self-discipline and proactivity.
• Familiarity with the Kenyan financial landscape is a plus.
• Professional certifications such as CFA or CPA are highly regarded.