Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at GreenMax Capital Group

GreenMax Capital Group is a premier fund management and advisory firm dedicated to advancing sustainable development across emerging markets. Since 1994, we have been at the forefront of catalyzing investment in climate-positive infrastructure, renewable energy, and financial inclusion, with a proven track record in 80+ countries across five continents.

 

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

  • Job TypeFull Time
  • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
  • Experience10 - 15 years
  • LocationNairobi
  • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 

STRATEGIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Institutional Financial Governance

  • Lead the end-to-end financial transformation required for licensing
  • Establish multi-entity IFRS reporting
  • Drive consolidation across all entities with full audit readiness

Capital Management & Financial Strategy

  • Develop and execute the Group financial strategy (2026–2029)
  • Strengthen treasury, liquidity, FX, and tax planning across jurisdictions
  • Implement 12-month rolling treasury forecasting
  • Maintain 6-month OPEX reserves by 2028
  • Manage capital efficiency during rapid AUM growth

Fund Management Finance

  • Oversee all Fund-level financial operations, including:
    • Management fee recognition
    • NAV calculations and FM accounting
    • Cost allocations across FM/Advisory/Corporate
    • Investor reporting and FM compliance
  • Build FM-ready finance workflows for:
    • RBF windows
    • Guarantee facilities
    • Trade finance
    • Concessional debt funds

Financial Planning & Analytics

  • Produce Board-ready financial dashboards, KPIs and analytics
  • Oversee budgeting, variance analysis and performance metrics
  • Drive cost discipline and margin improvement across divisions

Transaction Readiness & Sale Preparation

  • Prepare the organization for a majority sale by 2030
  • Lead valuation roadmaps, financial projections and buyer due diligence
  • Implement governance systems that maximize enterprise value
  • Ensure transparent, audit-ready, investor-grade financial reporting

OPERATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting & Controls

  • Oversee monthly closing within 5–7 working days
  • Ensure IFRS-compliant accounting across jurisdictions
  • Strengthen procurement, authorization, and financial controls
  • Manage internal and external audits

Tax

  • Oversee efficient tax planning and cross-border controls
  • Supervise tax filings in Ireland, the US and Kenya

Compliance & Risk Alignment

  • Implement AML/CFT processes required under FM regulations
  • Coordinate with Compliance Officer and legal team
  • Support Risk Committee & Investment Committee (IC) processes
  • Maintain accurate fund and corporate books under regulator oversight

Systems & Digital Infrastructure

  • Oversee the adoption and optimization of:
    • Zoho Books & Finance
    • Zoho Analytics (KPIs, dashboards)
    • Zoho Projects & CRM (cost allocations)
    • AI-supported FP&A tools
  • Build digital workflows linking finance → MEL

Corporate and Project Finance

  • Support capital raising efforts at corporate and fund entity levels

Insurance

  • Responsible for maintaining cost-effective general and professional liability coverages 

Bonus and Employee Shareholding Plans

  • Supervise the administration of the company bonus and employee shareholding plans

Team Leadership & Capacity Building

  • Build and coach a multi-jurisdictional finance team
  • Define roles across:
    • Fund accounting
    • Corporate accounting
    • FP&A
    • Treasury
    • Compliance / Reporting
  • Create succession plans and competency frameworks for finance staff

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPIs)

Licensing & Governance

  • License obtained (2026)

Financial Performance

  • Net margin ≥ 20–25% 
  • Gross margin ≥ 80%
  • Variance between budget vs actual within ±10%
  • 6-month OPEX reserve achieved

Operational Excellence

  • Monthly close in ≤ 7 days
  • IFRS audit delivered with no material findings
  • Fully operational multi-entity consolidation
  • Fund accounting workflows automated and regulator-ready

Strategic Outcomes

  • AUM growth supported to USD 500M+
  • Enterprise valuation uplift ahead of 2030 sale
  • Due diligence cycles shortened
  • Investor confidence strengthened through financial transparency

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Technical Skills

10–15+ years in finance leadership within:

  • Fund management
  • Private equity / Impact investing
  • Infrastructure finance
  • Banking / DFI

Check how your CV aligns with this job

Method of Application

Email cover letter, CV, compensation history and expectations to: recruitment@greenmaxcap.com . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with priority consideration for submissions received by February 18, 2026.

GreenMax Capital Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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