Senior Accountant /​ Head of Finance

Senior Accountant / Head of Finance

Kaplo Africa is seeking a highly experienced and technically strong Senior Accountant / Head of Finance to lead the organization's finance and accounting function. This role requires a finance professional with hands-on experience in regulated financial institutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company's accounting and finance operations.
• Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reports.
• Manage the company's financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and cash-flow planning.
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls, accounting policies and processes.
• Monitor income, expenditure, receivables, payables and overall financial performance.
• Provide management with timely financial analysis and actionable business insights.
• Oversee reconciliation of bank accounts, ledgers and other financial records.
• Ensure accurate management of the company's books of accounts.
• Coordinate statutory financial reporting, audits and tax-related activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial reporting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Work closely with management to develop budgets and monitor performance against financial targets.
• Provide financial guidance for business expansion, investments, lending and other strategic decisions.
• Monitor financial risks and recommend appropriate mitigation measures.
• Oversee treasury and liquidity management.
• Liaise effectively with external auditors, regulators, banks, tax authorities and other relevant stakeholders.
• Supervise, mentor and develop members of the finance and accounting team.
• Drive automation, efficiency and continuous improvement within the finance function.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant accounting/finance work experience.
• Mandatory: Significant hands-on accounting experience within the financial services industry.
• Candidates must have worked in one or more of the following: Commercial Banks, Merchant Banks, Finance Houses, Lending Companies, Microfinance Banks, FinTech / Financial Services Companies, Other regulated financial institutions.
• Professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, accounting principles, financial controls and regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of financial services accounting and reporting.
• Proven experience managing finance teams and working with senior management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting / ERP software and Microsoft Excel.
• High level of integrity, accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and take full ownership of the finance function.

Salary Not specified.

How to Apply Interested and qualified candidates should send their CVs to: kaploafrica@gmail.com using “Managing Director (MD) – Asset Management” as the subject of the mail.