Director, Group Finance Policies and Reporting

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Inkomoko is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer. Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.

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About the Opportunity

The Director, Group Finance Policies and Reporting is a senior leadership role within Inkomoko’s finance team. This position leads the development, harmonization, and enforcement of finance policies across all countries of operation and oversees strategic, cross-functional financial initiatives that support organizational growth, compliance, and sustainability.

Serving as a strategic partner to the CFO, the Director works closely with internal stakeholders, donors, and regulatory bodies to ensure financial excellence and alignment with Inkomoko’s mission.

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Key Responsibilities

Finance Process Design & Policy Governance

• Lead the design, documentation, and continuous improvement of standardized finance processes (procure-to-pay, budgeting, reporting, internal controls).
• Promote automation and digitalization in finance workflows across countries to ensure scalability and data integrity.
• Lead the GL ownership matrix and optimize the Chart of Accounts for Group financial reporting purposes.
• Establish a robust finance policy governance structure, including version control, training, communication, and periodic compliance reviews.

Group Financial Consolidation & Reporting

• Lead the timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual group consolidated IFRS financial statements.
• Ensure elimination of intercompany balances and transactions during consolidation processes.
• Provide regular consolidated financial reports for executive leadership and board oversight, supporting FP&A and treasury teams with group-level trend insights and cash flow planning.

Strategic Financial Projects & Integration

• Lead or support major cross-functional initiatives, including ERP implementation, financial systems upgrades, and country expansion efforts.
• Collaborate with executive leadership on cross-cutting initiatives such as cost recovery frameworks, shared service models, or new revenue streams.

Internal Controls, Risk Management & Compliance

• Conduct finance risk assessments and recommend internal controls to safeguard Inkomoko’s assets.
• Work closely with internal audit, legal, and external consultants to ensure compliance with international accounting standards, local regulations, and donor requirements.
• Lead the annual group audit process and coordinate with country finance teams to align local audits with group timelines.

Stakeholder Engagement & Team Leadership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to country finance leads and program managers on financial policies.
• Prepare and present financial policy updates and project reports to the Board, donors, and key stakeholders.
• Build, manage, mentor, and coach a high-performing consolidation and group reporting team, aligning workflows with Inkomoko’s values.

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Who We Are Looking For

Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Advanced degree (MBA, MSc Finance) or CPA/ACCA designation required.
• Experience: 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in finance, policy development, or financial strategy within a multinational, Africa-focused setup.
• External audit experience is highly desirable.
• Deep understanding of donor compliance, financial governance, and multi-country regulatory environments.
• Strong systems thinking with clear experience implementing or improving enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.

Core Competencies:

• Strategic Planning: Identifies opportunities using future-focused thinking (5+ years ahead) to operationalize work plans.
• Coaching: Facilitates skill development and builds team capacity to solve problems independently.
• Complexity Management: Makes sense of vast data to solve complex structural problems effectively.
• Leadership: Operates with a commitment to values, organizational culture, inclusion, and impact.

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What You’ll Get (Benefits)

• Competitive salary and potential performance-based bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits including health insurance, annual leave, and staff savings program.
• Parental leave for men and women, sabbatical program, and deep investment in personal learning and growth.
• A dynamic, regional team environment with the ability to make a significant social impact on economic growth.

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How to Apply

If you are excited about this senior leadership opportunity, please submit your application and tell us what you will bring to our growing company through our online recruitment portal:

APPLY VIA JOBS PORTAL HERE

Application Deadline: Open call / Close of process as determined by recruitment timelines.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and verification procedures.

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