# Head of Finance Job Sheria DT Sacco Canonical URL: https://primejobalerts.com/jobs/head-of-finance-job-sheria-dt-sacco Company: Sheria DT Sacco Category: Accounting Location: Kenya Work type: Full-time Work arrangement: On-site Published: 2026-10-21 Expires: 2026-12-05 ## Job Description Finance Jobs, Sheria DT Sacco Jobs. Responsible for leading financial strategy, overseeing budgeting and forecasting, managing financial reporting and ensuring compliance with SACCO regulations and accounting standards. Requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, CPA qualification, and at least 10 years of relevant experience. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Nairobi. ### Key Responsibilities - Provide strategic financial leadership and translate corporate objectives into effective financial policies, frameworks and operational plans. - Lead, coach and develop the Finance team, promoting accuracy, accountability, integrity and continuous improvement. - Maintain complete, accurate and timely accounting records in strict compliance with relevant legislation, IFRS, SASRA guidelines and internal policies. - Prepare and present financial statements, management accounts, Board reports and statutory reports on a monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annual basis. - Oversee treasury management, cash flow forecasting, liquidity management, investment monitoring and financial risk management. - Prepare, monitor and control the Society’s revenue, capital and expenditure budgets in line with approved plans. - Ensure compliance with financial regulations, tax obligations, internal controls, SASRA requirements, KRA requirements and applicable cooperative society legislation. - Liaise with external auditors, KRA, banks, SASRA and other relevant institutions on financial, tax, audit and regulatory matters. - Oversee the Fixed Assets Register, investment portfolio performance and emerging financial risks, providing timely and proactive advice to management. - Promptly alert the Chief Executive Officer and Board to material financial irregularities, control weaknesses, emerging risks or areas of non compliance. - Manage banking relationships and capital market engagements to support the Society’s funding strategy and growth plans. - Collaborate with the Chief Executive Officer in the formulation, implementation and performance monitoring of the Society’s strategic plan. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, Business Management or another related field from a recognised university. A Master’s degree or MBA is an added advantage. - Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA K) and a registered member of ICPAK in good standing. - At least ten (10) years of relevant working experience, of which at least five (5) years must be at senior management or departmental leadership level. - Deep, demonstrable knowledge of SASRA regulations, the Co operative Societies Act, IFRS financial reporting, IFRS 9 expected credit losses, and IFRS S1 and S2 sustainability reporting readiness, as applicable. - Knowledge of liquidity forecasting, investment concentration, asset liability management and regulatory liquidity compliance is a must. - Proven track record in financial reporting, budget management, treasury operations, internal controls and regulatory compliance. - Proficiency in ERP or core banking systems and Microsoft Excel. Experience with Navision or equivalent is an advantage. - Strategic financial thinking, strong commercial acumen and sound business judgement. - Exceptional analytical and numerical skills, with meticulous attention to detail. - Strong leadership and people management capabilities. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information. - Unimpeachable integrity, professional independence and the confidence to challenge at all levels. ### How to Apply Click here to apply ## Apply Use the canonical Prime Job Alerts page for full application instructions and source verification.