About the Position
Nuru is a private utility delivering energy and connectivity services in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Our mission is to connect 10 million Congolese to world class energy solutions by 2030. Founded in 2015 and now entering a phase of rapid growth, Nuru requires a skilled Director of Financial Management (“DFM”) to help structure and streamline Nuru’s expansion in close coordination with Nuru’s CEO, Executive Team, and Board of Directors.
As the Director of Financial Management, you will report directly to the CEO and play a crucial role in overseeing and managing all financial operations within our organization. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in financial management, accounting principles, and operational efficiency. Specifically, the DFM leads the Group’s reporting, , treasury management, audit and compliance, accounting, and capital management activities. The DFM oversees and builds capacity within the company’s internal finance teams and routinely enhances core financial systems and processes. The DFM provides oversight and manages challenges and risks related to the company’s operational financial activities. Reporting into this role will be the accounting and IT teams with a key link to the procurement team.
The DFM will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and stability of the company by developing and implementing effective financial strategies, optimizing processes, and providing insightful analysis to support decision-making. At the highest level, Nuru’s DFM will help maximize Nuru’s bottom line, achieve operational excellence and financial sustainability, and help drive Nuru toward its mission of delivering world class energy and connectivity to millions of people in the DRC in the coming years. The DFM will partner closely with the Group’s Director of Strategic Finance and the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to ensure operational alignment with financing and capital raising activities.
As the Director of Financial Management, you will report directly to the CEO and play a crucial role in overseeing and managing all financial operations within our organization. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a strong background in financial management, accounting principles, and operational efficiency. Specifically, the DFM leads the Group’s reporting, , treasury management, audit and compliance, accounting, and capital management activities. The DFM oversees and builds capacity within the company’s internal finance teams and routinely enhances core financial systems and processes. The DFM provides oversight and manages challenges and risks related to the company’s operational financial activities. Reporting into this role will be the accounting and IT teams with a key link to the procurement team.
The DFM will play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health and stability of the company by developing and implementing effective financial strategies, optimizing processes, and providing insightful analysis to support decision-making. At the highest level, Nuru’s DFM will help maximize Nuru’s bottom line, achieve operational excellence and financial sustainability, and help drive Nuru toward its mission of delivering world class energy and connectivity to millions of people in the DRC in the coming years. The DFM will partner closely with the Group’s Director of Strategic Finance and the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to ensure operational alignment with financing and capital raising activities.