About the Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:

• Design and develop improved robust financial management and reporting systems and processes that will lead the finance function to becoming a high performing and highly effective department
• Drive financial planning and cashflow management for the organisation. Conduct monthly financial reporting and provide analysis to 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 operations
• Oversee 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

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

• You have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MA 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 have a vision for your department which aligns with the organisation’s long term vision
• You are a stickler for detail and ensure that you and your team are accurate and thorough in all that you do

How to Apply:
Fill this form online to apply for this position: http://novaacademies.applytojob.com/apply/Kp5ycPaSYA/Finance-Leader-Kenya

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Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the right candidate is identified. Only qualified candidates will be invited for interviews.

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