Chief Finance Officer

5 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Eagle HR Consultants Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Job Description:

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Strategy, Planning & Performance

Develop and execute a robust financial strategy in alignment with corporate goals and industry regulations.

Lead annual planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes with accountability for financial targets.

Manage cash flow, capital adequacy, and balance sheet health to meet solvency requirements.

Provide financial analysis and insight to guide strategic decisions and optimize shareholder value.

Financial Reporting, Controls & Compliance

Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in compliance with IFRS (especially IFRS 17).

Coordinate audits and ensure compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory obligations under the Insurance Act.

Establish and monitor internal financial controls to prevent fraud, error, and misreporting.

Maintain effective relationships with the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA), KRA, and external auditors.

Investment & Asset Management

Oversee investment strategy in line with risk appetite, liquidity, and return objectives.

Ensure full compliance with IRA investment guidelines and internal investment policies.

Liaise with investment advisors and committees to optimize portfolio performance.

Risk & Capital Management

Lead the implementation of enterprise risk management frameworks in financial functions.

Ensure compliance with capital adequacy frameworks and solvency margin requirements.

Work with actuaries to manage technical provisions and reinsurance strategy.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Serve as a financial advisor to the CEO and Board, offering insights to support governance and strategy.

Build a high-performing finance team with capabilities in analytics, compliance, and insurance finance.

Partner with heads of underwriting, claims, operations, and IT to align financial management with business operations.

Academic and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related discipline from a recognized university.

Master's degree in Finance

Professional certification in CPA (K), ACCA, CFA, or CIMA.

Active membership in a recognized professional body (e.g., ICPAK, ACCA).

Knowledge and Skills

Minimum of 10 years progressive experience in senior financial roles, at least 5 of which should be in the insurance or financial services sector.

Proven experience in regulatory reporting, capital planning, risk management, and team leadership.

Strong familiarity with the Kenyan insurance regulatory framework and market environment.

Deep knowledge of insurance finance, solvency requirements, and actuarial collaboration.

Strategic thinking with strong analytical and commercial acumen.

Role: Chief Finance Officer

Number of Openings: 1

Skills:

  • Auditing
  • Financial Applications
  • Accounting
  • Credit Analysis

Industries:

  • Human Resources

Job Function: Accounting and Finance

Experience: 0 To 3 Years

Locations:

  • Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya

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