Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Finance Manager to help drive a high performing finance department. The Finance Manager position is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial and innovative individual to help build robust financial management and reporting systems and processes and provide strategic direction for the finance department of Nova Pioneer in Kenya. The position is initially based at the Nova Pioneer Network office in Nairobi but will require travel between schools from time to time.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop improved robust financial management and reporting systems and processes that will lead the finance function to become a high performing and highly effective department
• Drive financial planning and cash flow management for the organisation. Conduct monthly financial reporting and provide analysis to the executive team and relevant budget owners
• Manage a team of junior and mid-level finance people across schools in Kenya
• Oversee the collections process and ensure all targets are reached through collection of fees
• Oversee all audit and internal control operationsOversee robust budget setting and management system and engage  with managers around this process
• Liaise and coordinate with the Finance Leader for South Africa to ensure best practice and transfer of knowledge, processes and systems across all Nova Pioneer geographies
• Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines

Skills and Qualifications

• You have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MA or ACCA or CPA is a requirement
• You have at least 5 years of experience managing a finance department significant responsibility
• You have very strong finance capability and you have an interest in a long term pathway to CFO. This role could grow into a Finance Director role for Kenya or into a CFO role overseeing both South Africa and Kenya
• You are relatively entrepreneurial and enjoy a challenge. You get excited about designing and building effective financial systems and processes. This is a demanding role where you'll be required to create order from chaos. You must be ready to put in the time it takes to build your vision
• You have led teams and coached individuals to achieve results. People love working with you and for you
• You have excellent communication skills. You are able to communicate effectively with your finance team, school leadership as well as shareholders and investors. You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• You are results driven. You set clear, attainable and measurable targets for your team and are able to motivate them to achieve their personal and the departmental goals
• You are a stickler for detail and ensure that you and your team are accurate and thorough in all that you do

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