Head of Finance

About the role

Green Heart is hiring a full-time Head of Finance in Kilifi, Kenya, reporting to the CFO and working closely with the C-suite. The role owns the day-to-day financial health of the organisation and helps build the financial systems and discipline needed to scale. It is a hands-on management role with one direct report, suited to an early-stage startup where you are expected to both lead and do.

Key responsibilities

• Advise on financial operations and bring discipline to how money moves through the business
• Own forecasting, budgets and management accounts so the CFO and C-suite have timely, accurate information
• Coordinate compliance, tax and audit so statutory submissions and obligations are met consistently
• Quality-control the operational finance function and develop the direct report, covering payments, reconciliations and approvals
• Manage relationships with regulators, banks, auditors and other finance partners

Required profile

• CPA(K) or ACCA qualified, ideally with a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field
• 5+ years in a complex finance environment, including people management
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, Kenyan tax regulations and accounting standards
• Experience across varied sectors and business models; real estate experience is an advantage
• Team player who stays calm under pressure, is uncompromising on integrity and is happy to lead and do

Required skills

• Financial modelling and forecasting
• Accounting and payment software, including QuickBooks and Notion

The application is handled through the recruiting partner's online form.