Background

Africa Management Solutions Limited (AMSOL) is the fastest growing Human Resources and Management consulting firm that offers an array of hr solutions tailored to accurately address all the human resource and management needs of any organization.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management, Budgeting & Strategy

• Lead and manage all finance and accounting functions including treasury management, working capital, and financial reporting.
• Provide expert financial guidance on project financing, contract negotiations, tax planning, regulatory compliance, and interdepartmental financial transactions.
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead organizational budgeting, forecasting, and implementation of financial reporting frameworks and KPIs.
• Participate in financial strategy discussions, operational reviews, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Support due diligence reviews relating to prospective investments, acquisitions, and new projects.
• Lead financial performance reviews and risk management processes, ensuring implementation of corrective action plans where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, controls, and operational processes and prepare financial presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure effective cost management across operations and identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of revenues, expenditures, and forecasts by cost centers.
• Prepare and present financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses to support organizational decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including tax authorities, financial institutions, auditors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and donor reporting requirements.
• Coordinate external audit processes and resolution of audit findings and compliance issues.
• Conduct business case analysis, financial appraisals, and due diligence reviews for new initiatives and investment opportunities.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and support strategic financial planning initiatives.
• Analyze financial risks and provide strategic financial advice to management and leadership teams.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize organizational tax efficiency and compliance.

ICT Strategic Leadership & Support

• Develop and maintain ICT strategies, policies, and operational frameworks aligned with organizational goals and corporate strategy.
• Advise management and the Board on ICT developments, digital transformation initiatives, and technology-related policy matters.
• Plan and oversee acquisition and implementation of ICT projects within approved timelines and budgets.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain business applications and ICT systems that support critical business processes and operational decision-making.
• Ensure effective ICT infrastructure management, connectivity, cybersecurity, and systems reliability.
• Establish operational procedures, technical support systems, and service delivery standards to ensure high user productivity and satisfaction across all offices.

Leadership and People Management

• Provide leadership and supervision to Finance and IT staff, including support for recruitment, staff development, performance management, and employee welfare initiatives.
• Coordinate staff performance target setting and conduct periodic performance appraisals.
• Conduct staff training needs assessments and recommend capacity-building programs to address performance gaps.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, integrity, and high-performance standards within the Finance & IT function.
• Support staff discipline management and resolution of employee grievances in consultation with HR and relevant committees.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
• CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.
• Membership with a relevant professional body in good standing is required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience at senior management level, including at least 3 years leading a Finance function.
• Demonstrated experience in managing donor-funded projects and related compliance requirements.
• Experience within a similar investment organization, development finance institution, infrastructure organization, or related sector is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial management, ICT governance, budgeting, taxation, and corporate planning.
• Demonstrated experience in ERP systems, financial systems, and ICT infrastructure management.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong proficiency in computer applications, accounting systems, and business reporting tools.
• Thorough understanding of water sector policy, corporate planning, and organizational governance frameworks is an added advantage.

Key Competencies

• Financial management and strategic planning
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• ICT strategy and systems management
• Capital project appraisal and investment analysis
• Corporate governance and internal controls
• Resource mobilization and donor compliance
• Leadership and people management
• Policy formulation and implementation
• Networking and stakeholder engagement
• Negotiation and relationship management
• Commercial awareness and operational efficiency
• Strategic thinking and decision-making

• Lead and manage all finance and accounting functions including treasury management, working capital, and financial reporting.
• Provide expert financial guidance on project financing, contract negotiations, tax planning, regulatory compliance, and interdepartmental financial transactions.
• Establish and maintain strong financial controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead organizational budgeting, forecasting, and implementation of financial reporting frameworks and KPIs.
• Participate in financial strategy discussions, operational reviews, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.
• Support due diligence reviews relating to prospective investments, acquisitions, and new projects.
• Lead financial performance reviews and risk management processes, ensuring implementation of corrective action plans where necessary.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, controls, and operational processes and prepare financial presentations for senior management and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure effective cost management across operations and identify opportunities for cost optimization and operational efficiency.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of revenues, expenditures, and forecasts by cost centers.
• Prepare and present financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses to support organizational decision-making.
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including tax authorities, financial institutions, auditors, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and donor reporting requirements.
• Coordinate external audit processes and resolution of audit findings and compliance issues.
• Conduct business case analysis, financial appraisals, and due diligence reviews for new initiatives and investment opportunities.
• Coordinate the annual budgeting process and support strategic financial planning initiatives.
• Analyze financial risks and provide strategic financial advice to management and leadership teams.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies to optimize organizational tax efficiency and compliance.
• Develop and maintain ICT strategies, policies, and operational frameworks aligned with organizational goals and corporate strategy.
• Advise management and the Board on ICT developments, digital transformation initiatives, and technology-related policy matters.
• Plan and oversee acquisition and implementation of ICT projects within approved timelines and budgets.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain business applications and ICT systems that support critical business processes and operational decision-making.
• Ensure effective ICT infrastructure management, connectivity, cybersecurity, and systems reliability.
• Establish operational procedures, technical support systems, and service delivery standards to ensure high user productivity and satisfaction across all offices.
• Provide leadership and supervision to Finance and IT staff, including support for recruitment, staff development, performance management, and employee welfare initiatives.
• Coordinate staff performance target setting and conduct periodic performance appraisals.
• Conduct staff training needs assessments and recommend capacity-building programs to address performance gaps.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, integrity, and high-performance standards within the Finance & IT function.
• Support staff discipline management and resolution of employee grievances in consultation with HR and relevant committees.
• Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• Financial management and strategic planning
• Budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
• ICT strategy and systems management
• Capital project appraisal and investment analysis
• Corporate governance and internal controls
• Resource mobilization and donor compliance
• Leadership and people management
• Policy formulation and implementation
• Networking and stakeholder engagement
• Negotiation and relationship management
• Commercial awareness and operational efficiency
• Strategic thinking and decision-making
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong proficiency in computer applications, accounting systems, and business reporting tools.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
• CPA (K) or equivalent professional qualification is mandatory.
• Membership with a relevant professional body in good standing is required.
• Minimum of 7 years’ experience at senior management level, including at least 3 years leading a Finance function.
• Demonstrated experience in managing donor-funded projects and related compliance requirements.
• Experience within a similar investment organization, development finance institution, infrastructure organization, or related sector is preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial management, ICT governance, budgeting, taxation, and corporate planning.
• Demonstrated experience in ERP systems, financial systems, and ICT infrastructure management.
• Thorough understanding of water sector policy, corporate planning, and organizational governance frameworks is an added advantage.