Green Heart is East Africa’s leading regenerative eco-town — a walkable community built in harmony with nature. We’re looking for a Head of Finance who is equally at home setting financial strategy and rolling up their sleeves to get things done.
Reporting to the CFO and working closely with the C-suite, you will own the day-to-day financial health of the organisation and help build the financial systems and discipline needed to scale. This is a hands-on management role with one direct report. Because we are an early-stage startup, you will be expected to lead and do — bringing rigour and adaptability to a business that is growing and changing quickly.
Technical leadership & advisory
Be the sharp financial mind in the room: advise on financial operations and bring discipline to how money moves through the business.
Financial planning & reporting
Own forecasting, budgets and management accounts so the CFO and C-suite always have timely, accurate information to decide on.
Tax, audit & statutory
Coordinate compliance, tax and audit so statutory submissions and obligations are met consistently, without surprises.
QC & lead operational finance
Quality-control the operational finance function and develop your direct report — payments, reconciliations and approvals that follow the process without exception.
Regulators & finance partners
Manage relationships with regulators, banks, auditors and other finance partners as a trusted face of the organisation.
Accurate, compliant, insightful
Books are clean and monthly close is on time. Cash flow is actively monitored so projects and operations stay liquid. Robust internal controls safeguard assets. You anticipate the needs of the business and cultivate your team’s delivery and development.
What we’re looking for
You might be a great fit if you…
- Are CPA(K) or ACCA qualified, ideally with a degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field.
- Have 5+ years in a complex finance environment, including people management.
- Have strong knowledge of IFRS, Kenyan tax regulations and accounting standards.
- Are skilled in financial modelling and forecasting, and in accounting and payment software including QuickBooks and Notion.
- Bring experience across varied sectors and business models — real estate is an advantage.
- Are a true team player: responsive to business needs and highly collaborative across functions.
- Stay calm under pressure and are uncompromising on integrity.
- Are happy to lead and do, in a business that is growing and changing quickly.