JOB DETAILS:

Role Purpose

Kanzu Finance Limited is seeking a strategic and operationally-minded Chief Financial Officer to lead our financial ecosystem through a period of significant scaling and ISO certification. We need a leader who can harmonize our for-profit and non-profit financial arms while building a world-class, audit-ready finance function that stands up to international scrutiny.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Accounting, Reporting, & Systems: Direct all accounting operations (billing, A/R, A/P, GL, and Revenue Recognition). You will ensure monthly and annual reporting meets the granular accuracy required for ISO-certified organizations.
• ISO Standardization & Policy Governance: Formulate and enforce organizational standards, policies, and procedures. You will lead the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) required to achieve and maintain ISO certification.
• Systems & Digital Transformation: Oversee the selection and optimization of ERP and financial management systems. You will drive digital strategies that automate manual processes and provide real-time data visibility.
• Strategic Financial Oversight: Direct the financial strategy for KFL’s complex structure, ensuring synergy between impact-driven initiatives and commercial growth.
• Compliance & Risk Management: Utilize deep knowledge of compliance requirements to shield the organization from risk and ensure transparency across all jurisdictions.
• Leadership & Culture: Mentor a diverse, multi-disciplinary team, fostering a culture of high performance, accountability, and collaborative excellence.

Education & Professional Credentials:

• Bachelor’s Degree: Business Management, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Certification: Fully qualified CPA, ACCA, CFA, or CMA.

Experience & Expertise:

• Leadership Seniority: Minimum of 5 years in a senior financial role (e.g., Finance Director, Head of Finance, or CFO), ideally within the Fintech or Financial Services industry.
• Professional Depth: At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience overseeing finance and operations in complex, international, private-sector, or non-profit settings.
• Hybrid Sector Knowledge: Proven record of working with impact-driven businesses or financial strategy in organizations with both non-profit and for-profit arms.
• Policy Enforcement: Demonstrated success in formulating and enforcing organizational standards and procedures.
• Digital Proficiency: Strong familiarity with ERP/financial management systems and digital transformation strategies.