Chief Finance Officer

• Define and lead the company's overall financial strategy in alignment with business growth objectives
• Oversee all financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting activities, ensuring IFRS and Rwandan regulatory compliance
• Manage treasury operations, working capital, and cash flow across multiple operating regions
• Lead capital raising and financing strategies for fleet expansion, warehouse infrastructure, and regional growth, maintaining strong relationships with banks and investors
• Oversee tax strategy and ensure full compliance with RRA and applicable East African Community tax regulations
• Provide financial analysis and strategic recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors
• Lead financial due diligence and structuring for potential mergers, acquisitions, or joint ventures as the company expands regionally
• Oversee the internal audit and risk management functions in coordination with the Audit Manager, ensuring strong internal controls and corporate governance
• Manage relationships with external auditors and regulatory bodies
• Lead and mentor the finance, accounting, and treasury teams across head office and regional operations
• Monitor currency, trade, and regulatory risks across EAC markets and develop hedging or mitigation strategies
• Present quarterly and annual financial performance to the Board and key stakeholders

Qualifications & Experience:

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent)
• At least 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including senior roles such as Finance Director or CFO
• Ideally within logistics, transport, or another capital-intensive operational sector
• Proven experience raising capital and managing banking relationships in East Africa

Skills & Competencies:

• Deep knowledge of IFRS, Rwandan tax law, and East African Community financial and trade regulations
• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on financial management capability
• Experience operating in a multi-country or regional business context
• Excellent leadership, communication, and board-level presentation skills
• Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda; French or Swahili is an advantage
• Track record of building strong financial governance and control environments
• Willingness to travel periodically across EAC markets as the company expands