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Head of Finance
2026-07-22T13:26:17+00:00
Equator Energy
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FULL_TIME
Nairobi
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Professional Services
Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Energy & Mining
KES
MONTH
2026-08-05T17:00:00+00:00
8

About the Institution

Equator Energy is a leading renewable energy firm operating across the region, providing clean, reliable, and sustainable commercial and industrial solar power solutions. The company is dedicated to driving energy transition and economic growth through innovative infrastructure projects.

Job Summary & Strategic Scope

Equator Energy is seeking an experienced, vision-driven Head of Finance to lead its financial operations, direct strategic fiscal planning, and support regional expansion within the renewable energy sector. You will oversee overall financial management, corporate governance, capital allocation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Financial Management: Formulate, execute, and monitor long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate expansion goals.
  • Financial Reporting & Governance: Oversee accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ensure strict alignment with international accounting standards.
  • Capital & Risk Management: Manage corporate treasury operations, financial risks, tax planning, and investor/banking relationships.
  • Team Leadership: Direct and mentor the finance and accounting team to drive operational excellence and continuous performance improvement.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Certification: Full professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA-K, ACCA, CFA).
  • Experience: Proven senior leadership experience of 5 years overseeing corporate finance functions, preferably within renewable energy, infrastructure, or technical sectors.
  • Core Competencies: Executive leadership, strategic foresight, deep corporate tax knowledge, and exceptional commercial acumen.

Important Recruitment Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Formulate, execute, and monitor long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate expansion goals.
  • Oversee accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ensure strict alignment with international accounting standards.
  • Manage corporate treasury operations, financial risks, tax planning, and investor/banking relationships.
  • Direct and mentor the finance and accounting team to drive operational excellence and continuous performance improvement.
  • Executive leadership
  • Strategic foresight
  • Deep corporate tax knowledge
  • Exceptional commercial acumen
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Full professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA-K, ACCA, CFA).
  • Proven senior leadership experience overseeing corporate finance functions, preferably within renewable energy, infrastructure, or technical sectors.
postgraduate degree
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Vacancy title:
Head of Finance

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Management, Accounting & Finance, Business Operations, Energy & Mining]

Jobs at:
Equator Energy

Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, August 5 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, July 22 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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About the Institution

Equator Energy is a leading renewable energy firm operating across the region, providing clean, reliable, and sustainable commercial and industrial solar power solutions. The company is dedicated to driving energy transition and economic growth through innovative infrastructure projects.

Job Summary & Strategic Scope

Equator Energy is seeking an experienced, vision-driven Head of Finance to lead its financial operations, direct strategic fiscal planning, and support regional expansion within the renewable energy sector. You will oversee overall financial management, corporate governance, capital allocation, and regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Financial Management: Formulate, execute, and monitor long-term financial strategies aligned with corporate expansion goals.
  • Financial Reporting & Governance: Oversee accurate financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and ensure strict alignment with international accounting standards.
  • Capital & Risk Management: Manage corporate treasury operations, financial risks, tax planning, and investor/banking relationships.
  • Team Leadership: Direct and mentor the finance and accounting team to drive operational excellence and continuous performance improvement.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

  • Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Certification: Full professional accounting certification (e.g., CPA-K, ACCA, CFA).
  • Experience: Proven senior leadership experience of 5 years overseeing corporate finance functions, preferably within renewable energy, infrastructure, or technical sectors.
  • Core Competencies: Executive leadership, strategic foresight, deep corporate tax knowledge, and exceptional commercial acumen.

Important Recruitment Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 60

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

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Job Info
Job Category: Accounting/ Finance jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: Wednesday, August 5 2026
Duty Station: Nairobi | Nairobi
Posted: 22-07-2026
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 22-07-2026
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 10-10-2076
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