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Yehu
Microfinance was founded as a Trust in 2007 and is focused on the provision
Rural Financial Services in the Coastal Region of Kenya with its Head office at
Mom basa. With slightly over 28,000 members, it has adapted Grameen Model which
complements its unique sub-branch framework well and has ensured enhanced access
of financial services to its targeted market niche.
The
responsiveness of Yehu Microfinance Trust to its valued clients is manifested
through a variety of products offered, with tailor made features to suit its
lower income segment of the market typically earning two to three US Dollars
per day.
Yehu Microfinance Trust has been growing steadily and is now seeking radically accelerated growth. The Board of Trustees is looking for a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process oriented financial management leadership. The leadership must be with experience scaling organization, offering proactive expertise in the financial function commensurate with the expectations of the growing institution.
The CFO is a senior position in the organization reporting to the CEO and shall be responsible for both the strategic and operational aspects of financial planning and management.
Key Roles of Chief Finance Officer
Business Leadership - Entails the CFO assisting in determining policy, program and outcome strategies. This shall be through provisions of strategic and operational performance reporting and analysis, including both perspective and prospective information and a framework for continuous corporate planning, forecasting and cost reporting.
Business Management - Role includes provision of a comprehensive service to other users of the finance function using analytical techniques as well as analysis of internal financial information and budgets.
Performance Management - Role is to ensure that financial policies and guidelines are complied with and that the quality and timeliness of financial information and reporting is assured. The CFO role shall also include the support of the performance management system that links both qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators to the strategies and outcomes of Yehu Microfinance Trust.
Qualifications and Experience
Yehu Microfinance Trust has been growing steadily and is now seeking radically accelerated growth. The Board of Trustees is looking for a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process oriented financial management leadership. The leadership must be with experience scaling organization, offering proactive expertise in the financial function commensurate with the expectations of the growing institution.
The CFO is a senior position in the organization reporting to the CEO and shall be responsible for both the strategic and operational aspects of financial planning and management.
Key Roles of Chief Finance Officer
Business Leadership - Entails the CFO assisting in determining policy, program and outcome strategies. This shall be through provisions of strategic and operational performance reporting and analysis, including both perspective and prospective information and a framework for continuous corporate planning, forecasting and cost reporting.
Business Management - Role includes provision of a comprehensive service to other users of the finance function using analytical techniques as well as analysis of internal financial information and budgets.
Performance Management - Role is to ensure that financial policies and guidelines are complied with and that the quality and timeliness of financial information and reporting is assured. The CFO role shall also include the support of the performance management system that links both qualitative and quantitative key performance indicators to the strategies and outcomes of Yehu Microfinance Trust.
Qualifications and Experience
- Masters
(preferably in Business Administration) with an undergraduate degree in
accounting and finance or related field.
- Certified
Public Accountant (K), a current member of ICPAK with at least TWO years
post registration as a member.
- Experience
of not less than 3 years in a related senior position within a busy
Accounting environment preferably in a Microfinance sector.
- Proficiency
in computer skills including QuickBooks application.
- Demonstration
of the knowledge of other accounting packages and loan tracking software
preferably Kredits shall be an added advantage.
- Demonstrated
ability to prioritize and handle multiple on-going assignments under
minimum supervision and delivery schedule within an environment of
conflicting deadlines and interests.
Terms
of Employment
A three year renewable contract and specific terms and conditions of service are negotiable as guided by demonstrated expertise in financial management, competence and level of academic and professional qualifications.
Address application with updated CV, supportive copies certificates and testimonials to reach the undersigned on or before 17th July 2012. The application should be in soft copy to the email address below.
The Chief Executive Officer
Yehu Microfinance Trust- Head Office.
A three year renewable contract and specific terms and conditions of service are negotiable as guided by demonstrated expertise in financial management, competence and level of academic and professional qualifications.
Address application with updated CV, supportive copies certificates and testimonials to reach the undersigned on or before 17th July 2012. The application should be in soft copy to the email address below.
The Chief Executive Officer
Yehu Microfinance Trust- Head Office.
P.O
Box 82120-801 00
Mombasa.
Mombasa.
Email:
info@yehu.org
