108 Strategic Financial Advice jobs in Nairobi

About Us

KSH Group is a fast-growing Australian multinational with operations across Australia, Kenya, and Singapore in accounting, finance, investment, immigration, and legal services.

Our investment arm, Contrarian Capital, and our upcoming SACCO are central to our expansion plans. We are now looking for one exceptional individual — ambitious, intelligent, and hungry to learn — to join our Kenya office.

This is not a routine accounting or finance job. It is a strategic growth role where you will:

• Help establish and manage our SACCO,
• Support global investment projects,
• Contribute to accounting and finance operations across borders,
• And work directly with senior leadership to 10X the company's growth.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support and learn across three key areas:

1. Accounting & Finance

• Assist in financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance.
• Support audits, tax filings, and financial planning.
• Work with Australian and Kenyan teams on cross-border financial matters.

2. SACCO Development & Management

• Help establish and manage the SACCO once registered.
• Learn and apply SACCO governance, compliance, and member operations.
• Develop systems for reporting, lending, and member onboarding.

3. Investment & Capital Projects (Contrarian Capital)

• Assist in analyzing investment opportunities.
• Support due diligence, financial modelling, and portfolio monitoring.
• Learn how capital is structured and deployed in real businesses.

Who We're Looking For

We are seeking a fast learner and all-rounder who is ambitious enough to grow quickly with us.

Preferred Background:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics.
• Enrolled with or a
  member of ICPAK
  (or working towards it).
• Interest or coursework in SACCO management (if no experience, willingness to learn is essential).
• Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
• Tech-savvy and eager to use modern finance tools.

What Matters Most:

• Bright, ambitious, and willing to learn fast.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A hunger to grow into leadership roles in finance, SACCO, or investments.

What We Offer

• Exposure across accounting, SACCO, and investment operations.
• Mentorship from senior leadership in Australia & Kenya.
• Competitive salary with performance-based growth.
• The opportunity to 10X your career and grow with a global company.

How to Apply

Send the following documents in one single email to:

Required Documents:

• KCPE certificate
• KCSE certificate
• Full education transcripts
• Education qualifications
• Updated Resume

Additionally (Compulsory):

• A short cover letter (max 1 page) explaining why you are the best candidate for this role and how you can help grow our company.
• A brief note on work experience, projects, or deals you have worked on that demonstrate your accounting, financial, SACCO, or investment skills.
• Subject Line:
  Application – Finance & Investment Associate (Australian Agency)

ABOUT INKOMOKO

Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive.

In 2025, Inkomoko was listed by the Financial Times as the 8th fastest-growing company in Africa, supporting entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa to grow thriving businesses and build inclusive, resilient economies.

Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change.  We are the largest investor to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa. 

Inkomoko has 750+ staff in 40 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Through Inkomoko's 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 3 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and growing our $30M loan fund to impact 7M lives.

INKOMOKO VALUES

All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:

• Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, and be a global leader.
• Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible.
• Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback
• Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, and inclusive.
• We Eat Goat: we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, Kula na sawa, On est ensemble.

Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Head of Budgeting plays a critical role in shaping Inkomoko's financial decision-making and ensuring the organization achieves its mission sustainably. This role is responsible for leading the annual budgeting process, rolling forecasts, financial reporting, and business analysis.

As Inkomoko scales, the Head of Budgeting will serve as a strategic partner across departments and country teams, providing data-driven insights to drive growth, efficiency, and impact.

Key Responsibilities

1. Budget Development and Planning

2. Lead the annual and multi-year budgeting process across country and field operations.

3. Coordinate inputs from programs, finance, and leadership teams to ensure strategic and operational alignment.
4. Develop tools, templates, and budget guidelines for efficient budgeting.
5. Support scenario planning and multi-currency budgeting models for donor and internal planning.
6. Develop rolling forecasts to reflect changing conditions, program performance, and funding shifts.
7. Partner with department and country leaders to align financial plans with strategic goals.
8. Collaborate with Treasury & Grants and Development teams on proposal budgets and donor financial reports.

2. Budget Monitoring and Forecasting

• Prepare monthly and quarterly budget performance reports for leadership and budget holders.
• Lead periodic re-forecasting processes in collaboration with FP&A and country finance teams.
• Identify budget variances, trends, and risks and provide actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with FP&A team to support quarterly re-forecasting and annual planning processes.
• Work closely with budget owners to understand financial variances and improve cost management.
• Provide scenario modeling and strategic financial insights to support decision-making.

3. Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare monthly and quarterly management reports with variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Analyze program and country-level financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
• Create dashboards, charts, and visualizations for senior leadership to support decision-making.
• Track key metrics for revenue, cost recovery and unit economics across field locations, departments and countries.

4. Strategic Planning & Business Partnering

• Build and maintain long-range financial models for growth, scenario planning, and capital deployment.
• Support fundraising and investment planning with financial models and projections.
• Evaluate new initiatives or expansions from a financial viability standpoint.
• Serve as a finance liaison to key teams, helping budget owners understand and manage their resources.
• Provide tailored support and training to improve financial ownership across the organization.
• Collaborate with the Grants, Programs, and Operations teams to align financial planning with donor expectations and program goals.

5. Systems, Policies, and Continuous Improvement

• Improve budgeting tools and integration with financial systems.
• Contribute to the design and enforcement of budget policies and controls.
• Support audit and compliance processes related to budgeting and planning.
• Improve and automate FP&A tools, templates, and systems to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Support the implementation of financial systems (e.g., ERP, budgeting platforms).
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across reporting tools.

6. Team Leadership and Culture

• Manage and mentor a team of Senior Management Accountants across countries through coaching and performance management.
• Align the team's work and culture with Inkomoko's values and talent framework, emphasizing learning, inclusion, and impact.
• Foster a collaborative, data-driven, and service-oriented culture within the budgeting team.
• Build capacity of finance and non-finance staff in budget literacy and ownership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. MBA, CFA, or CPA is a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in budgeting, financial planning and analysis, including multi-country operations.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and modeling.
• Strong Excel (advanced formulas, pivot tables, financial models) and ERP/reporting systems skills; experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is an asset.
• Experience in social enterprises, NGOs, or donor-funded organizations preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – able to present financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and commitment to Inkomoko's mission.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, growing, and multicultural environment.

COMPETENCIES

We are looking for someone who;

• Adapts Approach to Situations - Adjusts the team's approach to meet the shifting demands of impact; able to quickly adapt to suit the context and drive to positive outcomes for their department.
• Enhances Competitive Advantage - Creates new and better ways to drive organizational success, with a future-focused mindset (at least 2 years ahead), through innovation and leveraging external relationships and opportunities.
• Uses his/her Technical expertise to coach and guide staff to meet and exceed expectations.
• Synthesizes Data - Leverages key information, data, and insights to enhance both client and team member experiences.

What We Offer

This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you'll access:

• Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
• Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
• Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
• Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
• Health insurance for self and family
• Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
• Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.

TO APPLY

If you're excited about this role, please submit your application through the jobs portal.

Tell us about what you'll bring to this growing company.

Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion.  As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process.

NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and background screening checks. Inkomoko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants' previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.

HFC Limited, the banking and property finance subsidiary of HF Group, has an exciting opportunity in our Finance Department. We are seeking a talented, dynamic, self-driven, and results-oriented individual who is committed to performance, excellence, and participating in our growth strategy.

The role provides insight and support in the departmental and executive decision process. The role complements the overall efforts of HFC towards attaining the Finance of the Future by building modelling and quantitative frameworks for the bank, supports the budgeting and planning process and finance business partnership.

Deadline:

Category: Finance

Subsidiary: HFC

Principle Accountabilities

• Assist in development of the annual budget and the medium-term strategic plan
• Ensure timely budget variance reporting to all the departments
• Preparation of ALCO, EXCO and board papers
• Supporting ALM decisions with analysis and modeling
• Updating and revising asset pricing models
• Revenue assurance
• Monitor the cash holding across the branch network for liquidity optimization
• Ensure continuous revenue assurance and recommend opportunities to grow and diversify the business unit revenue
• Preparation and timely distribution of segment reports to various departments
• Prepare the monthly and annual budgets and rolling forecast for the business units and legal entities highlighting drivers expected to impact the business and the corrective actions required
• Automating Finance Processes- Robotic Process Automation
• Business performance analysis and presentation/sharing thereof to the leadership teams
• Together with other departments develop the annual ICAAP
• Help the head of unit to implement and monitor prudential capital management by setting capital KPIs for capital consumers and aligning ICAAP process with actual business strategy
• Championing the FTP processes
• Supporting partnerships between business unit and the finance department across all the departments
• Budgeting and Budget control- Ensure the annual budgeting is done and continuously ensure budgetary discipline is adhered to by all departments
• Conducting cost/benefit analysis as required and preparing comparative, analytical reports on the performance of the bank, Group and branches and reporting results to executive and management staff.
• Conduct quarterly competitor analysis
• Any other duty as assigned from time to time by the Finance and HFC leadership

Key Competencies and Skills

General Competencies

• Results oriented
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly analytical
• Problem solving skills
• Good communicator & excellent presentation skills
• Team player

Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge And Experience
Academic & Professional

• A business-related degree from a reputable institution preferably Finance, Accounting, Banking, data science or a related quantitative field.
• CPA(K)
• CFA, FRM, FRR, CIFA certifications will be an added advantage

Experience & Technical

•  A minimum of 7 years' experience in banking with hands on experience in performance measurement and management, finance or financial risk management.
• 2 year should be at supervisory or management level.
• Hands on experience in financial planning or performance management
• Experience in senior management relations
• Strong appreciation of accounting principles
• Excellent Ms Excel skills
• Strong Data & BI skills including SQL, EDW, PowerBI, Python, R
• Team and or People Management
• Strong business acumen

Accounting Intern – Finance Team

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya (Full-time, in-office)

Employment Type:
Internship (Paid)

Who We Are

Red Giant Media Agency is Kenya's leading experiential and creative marketing agency, headquartered in Nairobi. Since 2016, we have partnered with top local and international brands to deliver disruptive campaigns, immersive activations, and impactful brand experiences. Beyond our work with clients, we are committed to nurturing young talent and shaping the next generation of marketing professionals in Kenya.

Role Overview

As an Accounting Intern at Red Giant, you'll gain hands-on experience across day-to-day finance operations in a fast-paced agency environment. This is a paid, full-time internship based in our Nairobi office and is ideal for a detail-oriented graduate eager to build practical accounting skills,
apply data analysis
, and contribute to live projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and analyses.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for events and projects.
• Help manage accounts receivable and payable (invoice posting, reconciliations, follow-ups).
• Contribute to financial modeling and planning for client campaigns and agency operations.
• Perform data analysis on financial and operational datasets (e.g., Excel pivots, report automation, dashboard support).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial best practices and documentation.
• Participate in ad-hoc finance projects and present insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Data analysis and taxation knowledge are a must
  (e.g., strong Excel and familiarity with KRA VAT/WHT/ETIMS basics).
• Must have hands-on experience with QuickBooks (coursework or practical use).
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, basic modeling). Power BI is an added advantage.
• Analytical, organized, and attentive to detail; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior finance/accounting internship or academic project experience is an advantage.
• Strong academic performance (B grade or above preferred).

What We Offer

• A paid full-time internship with practical exposure to agency finance.
• Involvement in large-scale campaigns and events, with learning and mentorship.
• A supportive, collaborative culture with professional development opportunities.
• Stipend and benefits in line with company policy and Kenyan employment regulations.

How to Apply (LinkedIn Only)

We are ONLY receiving applications via LinkedIn. Please submit your application through the LinkedIn "Apply" button and include:

• Your CV/Resume, and
• (Optional) A brief cover note.
• Applications sent by email or other channels will not be considered.

Application Deadline:
Monday, 13 October 2025, 5:00 p.m. EAT

Equal Opportunity Statement

Red Giant Media is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.

Data Privacy Note

All personal data will be handled in compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019, and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Company Description

HLA is an international retail chain brand specializing in one-stop self-option men's wear. Dedicated to providing fashionable designs, high-quality products, and an excellent shopping experience for men globally, HLA closely follows global fashion trends to offer light-fashion high-quality products that cater to the tastes and preferences of many people.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Finance Executive located in Nairobi County, Kenya. The Finance Executive will be responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations such as Goods and Services Tax (GST). Day-to-day tasks include financial analysis, maintaining financial records, and assisting with budget preparation and forecasting to support the financial health of the organization.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in preparing and analyzing Financial Statements and Financial Reporting
• Strong Analytical Skills to support financial decisions
• In-depth knowledge of Finance and Goods and Services Tax (GST)
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CFA, or ACCA are an added advantage
• Experience in the retail industry is a plus

About GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly (GD) aims to reshape international giving – and millions of lives – by providing cash grants directly to the world's poorest. The Brookings Institution estimates that $70B of cash transfers would be required to eliminate the poverty gap; the aid sector currently spends $35B each year, much of it on evidence-free interventions. GiveDirectly wants to change that, establishing cash transfers as a benchmark for foreign aid – as the index fund is a benchmark for the financial industry – and in the process accelerating the end of extreme poverty.

GD has raised over $1B ince launching in 2011, delivered cash to more than 1.5 million people in 15 different countries. We've also supported large-scale, experimental research that indicates strong recipient impact of our programs. As a result, GD has been celebrated as one of the most innovative non-profit companies by Fast Company, while the growing cash transfer movement (and GD's leading role within it) have been featured in the New York Times Magazine, This American Life, Foreign Affairs, and The Economist.

Our culture is candid, analytical, agile, and non-hierarchical. Our global team of ~150, and country operations teams of ~650, together come from 21 different countries speaking 69 different languages. From software engineers to seasoned humanitarian workers, former management consultants to public servants, researchers to field operations -- it's an incredible group of people.

Our values are central and deliberately opinionated. We genuinely center the people we serve in our decision making, and strive to build an ambitious, dynamic and high performing environment. We strongly encourage you to read through our values carefully, if they reflect how you like to work and energize you, this could be a great fit.

We work hard to create an environment in which all our team members can thrive, succeed and grow. We support flexibility, take care of each other, have fun, and create professional growth opportunities.

Job Type:
Full-time

Location:
Remote, preferably in Africa (Kenya, Uganda or Malawi)

Reports to:
Treasury and Payments Lead

Level
: Manager

Travel requirement:
3-4 times a year to our countries of operation for team retreats, field visits, or other organisational requirements.

About This Role
The Finance team supports operations in 13 countries, 10 of which are in Africa. As a Manager, Treasury & Payments, you will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of global treasury and payments operations.

You Will

• Manage liquidity, foreign exchange, and cash operations across multiple currencies and jurisdictions.
• Lead the Treasury team and support the Payment team to ensure efficient, secure, and compliant disbursements at scale.
• Serve as the primary point of escalation for operations and as a backup for the Treasury Director.
• Build strong relationships with banks, payment providers, and regulators to ensure GiveDirectly remains at the forefront of safe, efficient, and innovative financial practices.
• Work with payment providers to navigate the regulatory landscape and ensure efficient and economical payment solutions for our operations.

This is a managerial role requiring deep treasury expertise, payment systems knowledge, and operational rigor.
What You'll Do
Treasury - 50% of time and effort

• Lead implementation and optimization of Treasury Management Systems (TMS), processes, and workflows.
• Own liquidity planning, global cash flow management, and intercompany funding structures.
• Execute and monitor FX trades and exposures across currencies (including KES, UGX, RWF, MWK, NGN, LRD, MZN, MAD, GBP, USD, etc.).
• Strengthen cash reporting and drive a culture of effective liquidity management across countries.
• Manage banking relationships, account openings/closures, and audit coordination.
• Lead investment management, execution, and reporting.
• Provide strategic treasury guidance to our programs.

Payments - 20% of time and effort

• Support the Payments Manager responsible for payables, allowances, payroll, statutory payments, and petty cash across multiple countries.
• Manage accounts with banks and mobile money providers, ensuring timely cash forecasting and top-ups.
• Act as an escalation point for payment requests, ensuring staff safety and compliance.
• Oversee monthly reconciliations, exception management, and recovery tracking.
• Drive efficiency through fraud detection, prevention, and automation.
• Lead process improvements, bank integrations, and system migrations.

Risk / Compliance
- 10% of time and effort

• Ensure compliance with local and global financial regulations, tax requirements, and audit expectations.
• Own audit related to treasury and payments, ensuring timely resolution.
• Manage KYC documentation for banking and payment partners.
• Own Treasury policies and ensure adherence to other organizational financial policies (Procurement, Petty Cash, Travel & Expense, ABAC, Credit Card, Vehicle)

Process Improvement & Technology- 15% of time and effort

• Partner with the Tech team to review, upgrade, and automate finance systems.
• Standardize workflows and improve financial close timelines.
• Decommission legacy/manual systems and support integration with finance tools.

Program & Stakeholder Support- 5% of time and effort

• Support country teams in designing efficient and economical payment pathways.
• Build strong relationships with banks, aggregators, and mobile money providers to ensure smooth cash movements.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (required).
• Advanced qualification (MBA, CPA, CFA, FRM) preferred.
• 5+ years of professional finance experience, with at least 2+ years in treasury.
• Proven experience with banking and payment providers, FX, liquidity management, and treasury systems.
• Strong command of financial systems (e.g., Intacct, QuickBooks, Emburse, Concur, Nexonia).
• Advanced proficiency in spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel).
• Demonstrated success in process automation, fraud prevention, and financial controls.
• Fluency in English required; knowledge of French or Portuguese is a plus.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Why work at GiveDirectly?
Role
At GiveDirectly, we work to ensure that you have everything you need to excel in your role and on your team, including:

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
• A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
• A competitive salary, including bonus
• A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
• Flexible paid time off
• Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development

Working at GiveDirectly
GiveDirectly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to the person's race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Flagging for US applicants:
We invite you to "Know Your Rights" as an applicant.

Commitment to Safeguarding
As a global organization serving some of the world's most vulnerable communities, GiveDirectly takes the safeguarding of its recipients, staff, and partners seriously. To that end, GiveDirectly is a member of the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, and will systematically check with previous employers about any sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment issues relating to potential new hires. We may also employ other robust pre-hire screens, including in-depth reference checks, criminal background checks, and sanctions screens.

GD is committed to observing all local, national and international laws that protect children, vulnerable adults, and basic human rights of all. GD is committed to a policy of "zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH)" and expects anyone who works for GD to uphold the protection and safeguarding of our recipients as a priority.

These efforts help us continue to build and maintain trust with the communities we serve, and prevent harm to our recipients.

Want to put your best foot forward on your GiveDirectly application?
Take a look at our Candidate Application Prep Guide

About Pula
We are an insuretech firm that provides agriculture insurance design and execution services, specialising in index based insurance and are backed by top tier VC investors who have invested more than $25 million in the business. Since 2015 we have provided climate insurance to 19 million smallholder farmers, 41% of which were women across 13 markets in Africa and Asia who pay an average of $.8 per season to insure their crops. So far we've unlocked over 2.5 billion of capital from local and international insurance markets for climate risks since we started in 2015 and paid out 40.8 million to our client farmers.

According to the UN's InterGovernmental Panel for Climate Change more than 3.3 billion people globally live in hotspots with high vulnerability to climate change and are now already feeling the impact of climate change through increased temperatures and increasingly erratic rainfall. Insurance is a tool for vulnerable households in these affected regions to adapt to the effects that climate change is already having today on these households. It is a tool that enables for compensation payment for losses and damages that these households had no part in causing. Insurance compensation enables these households to make adjustments to their day to day livelihoods and practices and therefore allows for an equitable and just transition.

We are a for profit organisation, and have raised over 10 million from leading venture and institutional investors as well as developed philanthropic relationships with private foundations and bilateral donors such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and German Insure Resilience Solutions Fund that have accelerated investments in our target markets.

At Pula, our values are:

• Obsessed with results: We are responsible for our future and therefore we get things done
• Connect the Dots: We continuously identify different customer needs & business problems and build solutions that deliver value.
• Have a Can do Attitude We dare to do things differently to make things work.
• We have each others' back: We look out for each other & we share high quality, timely feedback that makes us better.

Pula is proudly fast paced, constantly learning from the challenges we face and overcome. We are proudly culturally diverse but united in our ambition of continuous high-performance. By challenging ourselves we believe that we can overcome the hard problems we love solving.

Overall Objective
The Manager Finance will play a critical role in overseeing financial operations, planning, reporting, and risk management at Pula. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the role is responsible for ensuring robust financial controls, optimizing financial operations, and supporting strategic decision-making. The Manager Finance will lead budgeting, financial forecasting, compliance, and team management while driving efficiency and scalability within Pula's financial systems. This position is integral to maintaining financial integrity, mitigating risks, and supporting Pula's mission of expanding agricultural insurance solutions across global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Budgeting & Financial Planning:
  Preparation, supervision, and tracking of capital and operational budgets as well as financial analysis, forecasting and modelling
• Financial reporting
  – Responsible for preparing and presenting performance briefs and audited financials in compliance with donor, investor, and cross-jurisdictional regulatory requirements across Africa and Asia.
• Finance Operations:
  Oversee the finance processes including improving our controls from procurement to payables processes
• Finance Risk Management:
  including currency risk management, credit risk management, liquidity risk management, and operational development and implementation of the investment policy
• Financial systems infrastructure:
  Initiation and implementation of internal procedures and controls, including purchasing, payments to suppliers, payroll and expenditure
• Receivables management:
  Supervise collection of company debt and maintenance of debt accounts
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering growth, accountability, and collaboration.
• Monitor the banking activities of the organization
• Ensure adequate cash flow to meet the organization's needs including cash flow management, forecasting, and planning
• Monitor and control expenditures and budgets
• Monitor and analyze monthly operational results against periods and budget issue reports to management
• Oversee Compliance with the Income Tax Act, VAT ACT, and other statutory deductions across Africa and other regulations when making payments to employees and suppliers of goods and other services across
• Develop new and review existing finance / accounting policies and procedures and ensure any gaps are sealed

Who you are

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or a related field. MBA preferred.
• Professional certification such as Certified Public Accountant ( CPA)
• At least 10 years of work experience with 2 years experience in Management with specific experience in the Insurance/ Reinsurance sector preferred.
• Strong knowledge in corporate financial planning, risk management & investment strategies
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, including IFRS standards (especially IFRS 17 & IFRS 9), financial regulations & tax regulations
• Strong analytical skills to interpret large volumes of data, detect anomalies and assess risks.
• Experience with financial systems in data-driven organizations; proficiency with Sage ERP, Excel, and digital reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal & interpersonal skills.
• Experience working across Africa (and preferably other emerging markets such as Asia or Latin America) is an added advantage.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic, and multicultural environment.
• Strong bias toward ownership, continuous improvement, and hands-on problem-solving

What Pula will bring to the table

• Growth potential
  : At Pula, you'll shape systems that give millions of smallholder farmers access to insurance for the first time. You'll join a team that has already reached over 19 million farmers across Africa and Asia, and you'll directly contribute to scaling this impact even further.
• Career development:
  You'll be working in a high-performance environment with strong mentorship and leadership that values transparency, execution, and personal growth. As we enter our next phase of accelerated expansion, you'll naturally gain opportunities to take on new responsibilities and grow your career.
• Stability & recognition:
  Backed by top global investors and foundations; Pula is a solid, well-funded organization. Our work is recognized globally (from winning the Singapore FinTech Festival Award to being featured in The Economist and TED Talks) and you'll be part of a brand that is respected in the industry.
• Purpose with Rewards:
  Few opportunities combine career advancement with genuine purpose. At Pula, your work directly contributes to financial security for farmers in emerging markets, while also offering competitive pay, performance incentives, and an employee share option plan with equity upside.

To learn more about Pula you can visit
TED Talk: Crop Insurance, an Idea Worth Seeding

New York Times: He Grew up on a Farm. Now, He Helps Protect Them

The Economist: The Poor, Who Most Need Insurance, Are Least Likely to Have It

How to apply
Fill out the form below, and upload a resume in English.

Pula's mission is to provide farmer resilience. To achieve this, we put our small holder farmers that use our services and the employees that provide them at the heart of everything we do. For that purpose, Pula was created to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

PROFESSOR OF FINANCE (ONE POSITION)

JOB OBJECTIVE

To facilitate quality learning through teaching, administration and academic advisory work and ensure an outstanding student learning experience.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Teach and facilitate learning at undergraduate and postgraduate levels through seminars, workshops, tutorials and other learning situations as assigned by the Chair of the Department.
• Participate in developing, administering, and marking exams, assignments, and continuous assessment tests.
• Assist in developing learning materials, preparing schemes of work and maintaining records to monitor student progress, achievement and attendance.
• Provide advice, guidance and feedback to students to support their academic progress and refer students to support services as appropriate.
• Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of high-quality curriculum.
• Participate in supervision and assist undergraduate and postgraduate students in their research work.
• Conduct research and produce publications and other research outputs in line with personal objectives.
• Participate in the writing of research proposals and applying for research grants.
• Contribute and participate in developing the department and faculty seminars to share research outcomes and build interdisciplinary collaboration within and outside the department.
• Contribute to departmental, faculty and/or University-wide working groups or committees as and when requested.
• Undertake continuous professional development and participate in staff development and training activities to update and enhance skills.
• Maintain proper records of students' examinations, assignments, and continuous assessment tests and ensure they are keyed to the examination records management system on time.
• Attend departmental, Faculty and University-wide meetings with other staff members.

Academic and professional qualifications

(i An earned PhD in Finance from an accredited and recognised university.

(ii At least three (3) years of demonstrated quality and progressive teaching experience as an Associate Professor or equivalent; and research experience.

(iii A minimum of six (6) high quality publications in refereed journals since last promotion to the position of Associate Professor.

(iv Supervised a minimum of five (5) post-graduate students to completion including at least two (2) at doctoral level.

(v Attracted research or development funds as an Associate Professor or equivalent

(vi Registered with the relevant professional body.

(vii)   Demonstrated evidence of service to the university and community.

(viii)   Evidence of both national and international contribution through scholarly meetings, conferences, research seminars, service in national/international advisory boards etc.

Skills, competencies and attributes

·   Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

·   Ability to supervise, motivate and work with diverse teams

·   Ability to work within tight deadlines.

·   Ability to work flexible hours.

·   Proven passion for research, innovation, and outreach.

·   Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

·   Good analytical and critical thinking skills.