Country: Zambia Type: Full-time Start date: March 2019 (but some flexibility)
We are now planning to significantly scale up our operations within Zambia and several markets across the African continent and move from being a startup to becoming an established company. As CFO / Head of Finance and Administration you will have a key role in developing the company. The position is located at our Zambia HQ and will bundle oversight over finance and administration functions both for the Norwegian parent company as well as the Zambian subsidiary. You will make sure that our “administrative house is in order” by developing and applying company policies and systems in areas of finance, procurement, HR and legal. You will also contribute to developing new products and business models by taking care of the financial modelling related to these.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the CEO and Zambia Country Head to develop company policies and systems in areas of finance, procurement, HR and legal
Build finance and administration teams and develop capacities of team members
Overall responsibility for budgeting and monitoring of cash flows and expenditures and preparing financial statements for management and the board
Build financial models to enhance company profitability and manage risk based on existing product and business model as well as to shape decision making concerning new products and business models
Oversee bookkeeping/accounting done by internal and external resources
Conduct internal audits and collaborate with external auditor
Negotiate contracts and agreements with suppliers, clients and partners
Develop strategy and plans for attracting, retaining and developing talent to support Solar Village’s growth
What we are looking for
Bachelor or Master degree in Business Administration, Finance, other professional qualification in finance or accounting or other relevant field, and some work experience
Readiness and resilience to join the adventure of building a big profitable business in Africa while solving some of the most difficult problems for marginalised small-scale farmers
Micro-finance experience is an advantage
Communicate well in English - both written and verbal
Willing to live in Kabwe, a second-tier city in Zambia
What we can offer
Crucial role in shaping the future of Solar Village
Making a great impact for smallholder farmers
Remuneration package consisting of basic salary, equity and bonus payments
How to apply
Send CV and cover letter to careers@solarvillage.no before 31st January 2019. Feel free to also use other means (e.g. a short video) to tell us more about who you are and why you want to work with us. You can also write to us if you have questions about the job.