CFO / Head of Finance and Administration

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.