Overview
Head of Finance And Administration Jobs in Nairobi County, Kenya at GrowthAfrica
Title: Head of Finance And Administration
Company: GrowthAfrica
Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Company Description
GrowthAfrica is a leading Pan-African accelerator and entrepreneur support organization founded in 2002 and headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. With a presence in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, and Zambia, GrowthAfrica is dedicated to scaling African startups, post-revenue ventures, and SMEs into impactful enterprises through business acceleration, incubation, strategic advice, and investment facilitation. Over the years, GrowthAfrica has supported more than 2,000 businesses and over 1,000 entrepreneurs across Africa. The organization collaborates with funders, investors, and partners to innovate and strengthen entrepreneurial ecosystems across the continent, driving economic and social growth.
Role Description
The Head of Finance and Administration is a full-time, on-site role based in Nairobi County, Kenya. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the organization's financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and managing financial statements. The role involves leading administrative functions, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, analyzing financial data, and providing strategic financial advice. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure efficient financial and administrative processes and contribute to the organization's growth strategy.
Qualifications
- Proficiency in preparing and analyzing Financial Statements and providing accurate Financial Reporting
- Strong expertise in Finance and Budgeting with excellent Analytical Skills
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and streamline administrative and financial processes
- In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance standards
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field (MBA or professional certification such as CPA or ACCA is a plus)
- Experience in financial management within international or multi-location organizations is an advantage
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively