Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
2026-05-04T13:20:58+00:00
DHL
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations
2026-05-11T17:00:00+00:00
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About the role
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories are dedicated to delivering solutions that connect people and improve lives. DHL offers a complete portfolio of logistics services, from parcel delivery, international express, air and ocean freight to all points of chemical and supply chain management, e-commerce logistics and industrial solutions.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization, including financial planning, risk management, record-keeping, and financial reporting. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of financial principles and practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability.
- Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Manage financial risks and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to the executive team to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and financial institutions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly desirable.
- Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within the logistics or a related industry.
- Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, and accounting principles.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial strategies.
- Experience in risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead financial strategy in a dynamic global organization.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- A challenging and rewarding work environment.
* Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability. * Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. * Manage financial risks and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards. * Provide financial insights and recommendations to the executive team to support strategic decision-making. * Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement. * Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and financial institutions.
* Financial planning and analysis * Corporate finance * Accounting principles * Leadership * Communication * Interpersonal skills * Financial strategy development and execution * Risk management * Regulatory compliance * Financial modeling and analysis tools
* Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. * Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly desirable. * Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within the logistics or a related industry. * Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, and accounting principles. * Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. * Demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial strategies. * Experience in risk management and regulatory compliance. * Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools.
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Vacancy title:
Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations]
Jobs at:
DHL
Deadline of this Job:
Monday, May 11 2026
Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About the role
DHL is the leading global brand in the logistics industry. Our 395,000 employees in more than 220 countries and territories are dedicated to delivering solutions that connect people and improve lives. DHL offers a complete portfolio of logistics services, from parcel delivery, international express, air and ocean freight to all points of chemical and supply chain management, e-commerce logistics and industrial solutions.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will be responsible for overseeing the financial health of the organization, including financial planning, risk management, record-keeping, and financial reporting. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of financial principles and practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial strategies to support the company's growth and profitability.
- Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
- Manage financial risks and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and standards.
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to the executive team to support strategic decision-making.
- Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
- Manage relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and financial institutions.
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is highly desirable.
- Proven experience as a CFO or in a senior financial leadership role, preferably within the logistics or a related industry.
- Strong understanding of financial planning and analysis, corporate finance, and accounting principles.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and execute financial strategies.
- Experience in risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis tools.
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunity to lead financial strategy in a dynamic global organization.
- Professional development and growth opportunities.
- A challenging and rewarding work environment.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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