Independent Financial Expert (Non-Executive Director)

Purpose

To chair the Board Audit & Risk Committee, providing independent oversight of the Group's financial reporting, multi-currency treasury, and internal audit functions.

Key responsibilities

• Financial Oversight: Review and recommend approval of Group financial statements, IFRS compliance, and transfer pricing models.
• Audit & Risk: Oversee the Group Internal Audit & Risk Manager; ensure external audit independence and resolution of findings.
• Treasury Strategy: Advise on forex hedging, sovereign risk, and capital structuring across the EAC region.

Qualifications

• CPA/ACCA/CFA or equivalent; Master's in Finance
• 15+ years in senior financial leadership or Big 4 audit partnership
• Expertise in multi-currency treasury and EAC cross-border taxation

Performance indicators

• Zero qualified audit opinions
• 100% resolution of high-risk audit findings within 60 days
• Audit finding closure rate ≥ 90%
• 100% Financial statement accuracy & timeliness
• Net Profit Margin ≥ 20% (oversight)