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Chief Finance Officer

SRI Executive
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Live
Full Time
Executive
Research
Posted about 2 hours ago (25 Oct 2026) Updated about 2 hours ago

Job Description

The Chief Finance Officer provides strategic financial leadership for the African Economic Research Consortium, overseeing budgeting, reporting, and resource allocation to support the organization’s research agenda across Africa.

Qualifications & Requirements

  • • Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
  • • Over 10 years senior financial management experience, preferably in research or non‑profit sector
  • • Expertise in donor‑funded budgeting and compliance
  • • Strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills
  • • Proven ability to drive financial sustainability

Required Skills

Responsibilities

  • • Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
  • • Ensure compliance with donor regulations and financial reporting standards
  • • Manage cash flow, investments, and treasury activities
  • • Supervise finance team and develop internal controls
  • • Provide strategic advice to senior management on financial matters