Head of Finance Job Green Heart
Green Heart
Job description
Finance Jobs, Green Heart Jobs. Head of Finance leads financial strategy and compliance, requires CPA(K)/ACCA qualification, 5+ years complex finance and management experience, and strong IFRS/Kenyan tax knowledge. Full-time role in Kilifi.
Job Summary
Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the C-suite, you will own the day-to-day financial health of the organisation and help build the financial systems and discipline needed to scale. This is a hands-on management role with one direct report. Because we are an early-stage startup, you will be expected to lead and do — bringing rigour and adaptability to a business that is growing and changing quickly.
Responsibilites
Leadership
Technical leadership & advisory
- Be the sharp financial mind in the room: advise on financial operations and bring discipline to how money moves through the business.
Planning
Financial planning & reporting
- Own forecasting, budgets and management accounts so the CFO and C-suite always have timely, accurate information to decide on.
Compliance
Tax, audit & statutory
- Coordinate compliance, tax and audit so statutory submissions and obligations are met consistently, without surprises.
Operations
QC & lead operational finance
- Quality-control the operational finance function and develop your direct report — payments, reconciliations and approvals that follow the process without exception.
Relationships
Regulators & finance partners
- Manage relationships with regulators, banks, auditors and other finance partners as a trusted face of the organisation.
What success looks like
- Accurate, compliant, insightful
- Books are clean and monthly close is on time. Cash flow is actively monitored so projects and operations stay liquid. Robust internal controls safeguard assets. You anticipate the needs of the business and cultivate your team’s delivery and development.
Requirements
- Are CPA(K) or ACCA qualified, ideally with a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- Have 5+ years in a complex finance environment, including people management.
- Have strong knowledge of IFRS, Kenyan tax regulations and accounting standards.
- Are skilled in financial modelling and forecasting, and in accounting and payment software including QuickBooks and Notion.
- Bring experience across varied sectors and business models — real estate is an advantage.
- Are a true team player: responsive to business needs and highly collaborative across functions.
- Stay calm under pressure and are uncompromising on integrity.
- Are happy to lead and do, in a business that is growing and changing quickly.