Chief Finance Officer

Job Purpose:
To provide strategic financial leadership and oversight across all aspects of the company’s financial operations. This includes financial planning and analysis, statutory and regulatory reporting, capital and investment management, reinsurance accounting, actuarial collaboration and risk management. The CFO ensures the company’s financial sustainability, regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, while supporting profitable growth, maintaining strong internal controls and advising the CEO and Board on financial strategies that drive long-term value for shareholders. The role will report to the Chief Executive Officer and Britam Holdings Plc Finance and Strategy Director 

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of statutory, regulatory, and management reports in compliance with IFRS and internal frameworks. 
• Lead the Strategy formulation, annual budgeting, business planning, and forecasting processes, including variance analysis and strategic alignment with company objectives. 
• Monitor and analyze key financial indicators such as cash flow, cost controls, profitability and advise on corrective actions. 
• Manage relationships with external auditors and regulators and coordinate audits and regulatory/Tax authority inspections. 
• Develop, implement, and enforce finance policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accuracy in financial reporting. 
• Ensure full compliance with tax laws, regulatory requirements, and financial reporting standards, and coordinate timely tax filings and payments. 
• Optimize investment of excess funds and manage relationships with financial institutions. 
  Develop and implement financial and operational risk management policies and oversee resolution of audit and risk issues. 
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations and maintain the integrity of the general ledger and trial balance.  
• Monitor receivables, enforce credit policies, and take action to improve collection performance. 
• Oversee the effectiveness of financial systems and support continuous improvement of budgeting, reporting, and analysis tools. 
• Work closely with functional and segment leads to aligning financial strategies and ensure data-driven decision-making. 
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, controls, and reporting. 
• Train, mentor, and develop finance team members to ensure high performance and succession planning. 
• Provide the CEO and Board with financial updates, forecasts, and strategic recommendations. 

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Actuarial Science will be an added advantage. 
• Professional certification such as CPA (K), ACCA, CFA or equivalent is mandatory. Must be a
• Member of Institute of Certified Public Accountants or equivalent. 
• A Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is an added advantage. 
• 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (preferably within the insurance or financial services sector). 
• Proven experience in financial reporting under IFRS, regulatory reporting, and statutory compliance. 
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, investment management, and strategic financial planning. 
• Experience working in a fast-growing environment. 
• Strong background in insurance finance operations, including reinsurance accounting, claims reserves, and actuarial collaboration. 
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections. 
• Experience in managing external audits, regulatory inspections, and risk & control environments. 
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion). 
• Excellent team leadership skills, communication, organization and presentation skills