Internal Services roles are as broad and varied as the clients we serve, from finance, to growth office, human resources, technology and more. These roles help to support our Deloitte teams as they deliver quality service to our clients.We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic person to join our Member Firm Internal Services - Finance department as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serving our operations in East Africa which include Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Malawi and Zambia. The role will be based in our Nairobi office in Kenya.Job DescriptionMain purpose of the jobThe holder of this position is responsible for developing, enhancing, and overseeing the firmâs financial management policies by monitoring robust financial reporting systems and developing mechanisms for cost-effectiveness. The CFO will provide strategic financial leadership, ensure the firmâs financial health and supporting its long-term objectives. This position will have a dual reporting to the Africa Chief Financial Officer and the East Africa Chief Operating Officer.What you will do
- Strategic Leadership, Transformation & Innovation - Lead the development and execution of finance strategies aligned with the firmâs objectives, driving change initiatives, digital transformation, and the adoption of analytics, automation, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and insight.
- Financial Planning & Budgeting - Oversee the preparation, management and control of annual budgets, capital structure and funding strategies, ensuring effective resource allocation and cost management.
- Financial Reporting & Analysis - Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of management reports and financial statements to support informed decision-making by leadership.
- Financial Systems & Process Improvement - Monitor, evaluate and enhance financial systems, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting standards and best practices.
- Risk Management & Compliance - Oversee financial risk management, internal controls, insurance, and compliance with all relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Tax Strategy & Treasury Management - Lead the firmâs tax planning, compliance, and treasury management, including cross-border operations and regulatory considerations.
- Stakeholder Engagement - Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Partners, Service Offering Leaders, clients, regulators, external auditors and the wider Deloitte network.
- Talent Leadership & Succession Planning - Identify, recruit, mentor and develop finance team members while maintaining robust succession plans for critical roles and fostering a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and ethical behaviour in line with Deloitteâs values.
- Operational Excellence - Oversee accounts payable and receivable, expenditure controls and ensure financial transactions are properly authorized and documented.
- A Bachelorâs Degree in Finance, Business, or any other relevant field from a recognised institution. Masterâs degree is an added advantage.
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA/ACCA).
- 10+ yearsâ relevant work experience with at least 4 yearsâ senior management experience in a busy finance function.
- Experience working in a professional services firm will be an added advantage.
- Expert in field with excellent industry and business knowledge.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Ability to interpret, communicate and implement strategy.
- Demonstrated execution of complex projects within timeframes and cost.
- Experienced in development and delivery of professional presentations.
- Excellent report writing skills.
- Solid financial knowledge.
- Upfront Payment Requests: Deloitte will never ask for any upfront payment for background checks, job training, or supplies.
- Requests for Personal Information: Be wary if you are asked for sensitive personal information, especially early in the recruitment process and without a clear need for it. Fraudulent links or contractual documents may require the provision of sensitive personal data or copy documents (e.g., government issued numbers or identity documents, passports or passport numbers, bank account statements or numbers, parentâs data) that may be used for identity fraud. Do not provide or send any of these documents or data. Please note we will never ask for photographs at any stage of the recruitment process.
- Unprofessional Communication: Scammers may communicate in an unprofessional manner. Their messages may be filled with poor grammar and spelling errors. The look and feel may not be consistent with the Deloitte corporate brand.