Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the role

We are seeking a strategic and commercially minded finance professional to join our client as Chief Financial Officer. The CFO will provide strategic financial leadership, strengthen controls, and support informed business decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and develop the finance function.
• Develop and monitor budgets, financial plans, and cash flow.
• Prepare accurate financial reports for management and the Board.
• Strengthen financial controls, risk management, and compliance.
• Oversee statutory, regulatory and tax obligations.
• Coordinate internal and external audits.
• Deliver financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Drive cost efficiency and financial sustainability.
• Develop and enforce financial policies, procedures and controls.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration or related field.
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ZICA or equivalent) and membership of a recognised accounting body.
• 5–10 years progressive finance and accounting experience.
• 3–5 years in a senior financial management or leadership role.
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and management accounts.
• Experience with audits, taxation, regulatory reporting, risk management and internal controls.
• Background in banking, micro‑finance or related financial services is desirable.
• Demonstrated leadership, analytical and decision‑making abilities.

Required skills