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CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO)

Liwiro Finance Limited
📍 LilongweCDI🗓️ 19 days ago

Job Description

Lilongwe
CDI

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Organisation: Liwiro Finance Limited (Liwiro Microcredit Limited) Position: Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Location: Lilongwe, Malawi Employment Type: Full-Time Reports to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)/Managing Director Application Deadline: Not Specified ABOUT LIWIRO MICROCREDIT LIMITED We are a rapidly growing technology-driven, non-deposit taking and duly licenced and regulated microfinance institution dedicated to providing affordable and accessible digital financial solutions to individuals and small and medium enterprises in Malawi. To date, our company has achieved: Annual Revenue: Over MWK 5 Billion Total Assets: Over MWK 6 Billion Rapid nationwide growth supported by proprietary digital lending technology This is a unique opportunity for an experienced finance leader to help build a world-class financial institution. JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a seasoned Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the finance functions of our digital microfinance company. The CFO will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day functions of the finance department, managing the finance team and driving process improvements to ensure efficient delivery of financial services to our customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance with impeccable people management skills in the financial services industry. The CFO provides strategic leadership in finance to drive growth and sustainability of the company's services. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES The CFO will report directly to the CEO and Board of Directors and will be responsible for all aspects of the Company's financial management, including: Financial Reporting Ensure timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Ensure full compliance with IFRS and all applicable accounting standards. Improve financial reporting quality and internal controls. Lead external audits and coordinate with auditors. IFRS 9 & Credit Risk Lead the development and continuous improvement of: Expected Credit Loss (ECL) models, PD, LGD and EAD methodologies, Revenue recognition policies, Loan portfolio analytics. Ensure accurate impairment calculations and provisioning. Regulatory Compliance Liaise with regulators including: Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM), Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA). Ensure timely regulatory reporting. Maintain compliance with all financial regulations. Treasury & Liquidity Manage liquidity planning and cash flow. Develop funding strategies. Oversee banking relationships. Optimize capital allocation. Strategic Finance Support management on: Business expansion, Capital raising, Debt financing, Investor due diligence, Financial modelling, Mergers & acquisitions where applicable. Team Leadership Lead and mentor the Finance Department. Establish a high-performance finance culture. Improve financial systems and processes.

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