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Head of Finance, Legal Affairs & Administration

GrowthAfrica

Posted 3 months agoNairobi, Kenya

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Job Type

Full-time

Experience

Senior

Category

Finance

Job Description

GrowthAfrica is a leading African entrepreneur support organisation dedicated to helping impactful businesses scale across the continent. They are looking for a Head of Finance, Legal Affairs & Administration to join their Senior Leadership Team. This is a senior leadership role for a strategic financial and legal professional who will shape organisational systems, drive financial planning, and ensure legal and regulatory compliance across multiple African country operations.
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Requirements

  • 10 or more years of progressive experience in finance, legal, or operations management.
  • At least 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
  • Strong experience in financial strategy, planning, and compliance.
  • Experience in multi-country, donor-funded, or development environments is an advantage.
  • Professional qualification: CPA(K), ACCA, CFA, MBA, or equivalent.
  • Strong analytical, leadership, and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial strategy, planning, and forecasting across all country operations.
  • Oversee financial operations including reporting, compliance, audits, and cash flow management.
  • Manage grant financial cycles and donor reporting to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant submissions.
  • Design financial models and costing frameworks for funding proposals.
  • Oversee legal affairs, contracts, and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.
  • Strengthen organisational systems for budgeting, procurement, and cost allocation.
  • Support leadership decision-making through financial insights and analysis.
  • Contribute to organisational strategy as a member of the Senior Leadership Team.

Benefits

  • Leadership role in a leading African entrepreneur support organisation.
  • Opportunity to shape how impactful businesses scale across Africa.
  • Vibrant, international, purpose-driven team environment.
  • Exposure to entrepreneurship, innovation, and ecosystem development across the continent.

How to Apply

Apply online via the GrowthAfrica application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.