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Head of Finance, Legal Affairs & Administration
GrowthAfrica
Posted 6 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.
