ABOUT INKOMOKO
Inkomoko supports entrepreneurs to grow their businesses in order to improve livelihoods, create jobs, and help communities thrive.
In 2025, Inkomoko was listed by the Financial Times as the 8th fastest-growing company in Africa, supporting entrepreneurs across East and Central Africa to grow thriving businesses and build inclusive, resilient economies.
Founded in 2012, Inkomoko has worked with more than 100,000 entrepreneurs, including thousands of refugee entrepreneurs. Inkomoko provides a combination of training, consulting, access to finance, and market-level systems change. We are the largest investor to refugee entrepreneurs in Africa.
Inkomoko has 750+ staff in 40 offices across Chad, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, and South Sudan. Through Inkomoko’s 2030 strategic plan, we are adding 3 additional countries to serve more than 550,000 entrepreneurs and growing our $30M loan fund to impact 7M lives.
INKOMOKO VALUES
All staff at Inkomoko are connected to a shared set of organizational values:
- Purpose: be solutions-oriented, produce high-quality work, and be a global leader.
- Achievement: push yourself to reach beyond what you previously thought possible.
- Improvement: be humble, engage in continuous growth through open & accurate feedback
- Bravery: willing to take risks, create a safe space for others, be compassionate, and inclusive.
- We Eat Goat: we celebrate success and support each other in hard times. We do this work together in the spirit of turikumwe, tuko pamoja, abren nen, Kula na sawa, On est ensemble.
Inkomoko is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Refugees, women, and persons who reflect the diverse communities we serve are strongly encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Manager, Finance Systems, and Special Projects will lead the modernization of Inkomoko’s financial systems and drive strategic projects across the Finance function. This role focuses on implementing scalable financial processes, piloting financial technology tools, and leading special initiatives that enhance efficiency, compliance, and decision-making across the organization. The position holder can be based in any of our offices: Addis, Kigali, Nairobi, Juba or N'Djamena.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Systems & Process Innovation
- Optimize financial systems across Inkomoko countries including ERP implementation , expense tools and dashboards, and develop the workplans, communications, and project management tools needed for roll out of these systems.
- Identify gaps and opportunities to streamline financial workflows across the organisational footprint, using digital tools and automation.
- Collaborate with IT and finance teams to develop scalable, integrated systems for budgeting, reporting, and compliance.
- Manage the Chart of Accounts aligned with organisational needs, programs and funder requirements, to support accurate reporting, budgeting and decision making.
- Manage the GL matrix, ensuring appropriate controls and sign off.
- Stay current on emerging and innovative financial technologies and tools relevant to the NGO and social enterprise sector.
2. Strategic Financial Projects
- Design and lead cross-country special projects aligned with Inkomoko’s financial strategy (e.g., zero-paper finance, cost allocation reform, grant financial reporting redesign).
- Support finance transformation initiatives tied to growth, new country launches, or strategic pivots.
- Prepare project proposals, charters, timelines, and monitor implementation effectiveness.
3. Regional Finance Coordination & Capacity Building
- Partner with country finance leads to ensure system adoption and process compliance.
- Support capacity building and training for finance staff on systems, innovations, and new tools.
- Lead the month end and year end closing calendar and process for finance systems, ensuring adherence to timelines, and
- Serve as a resource for finance teams during audits, grant setup, and strategic planning cycles.
4. Leadership, Reporting & Risk
- Report to the Finance Director, on project progress and risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop and maintain documentation, SOPs, and compliance guidance for new systems and tools.
- Promote a culture of innovation, data-driven decision-making, and financial excellence across the organization.
5. Team Leadership and Culture
- Build a high performing, multi country finance team through coaching and performance management.
- Align the team’s work and culture with Inkomoko’s values and talent framework, emphasizing learning, inclusion, and impact.
Requirements
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field. Master’s or CPA/ACCA preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in finance, systems implementation, or project management, preferably in multi-country INGOs or social enterprises.
- Experience implementing ERP systems, budgeting tools, or digital finance platforms.
- Strong project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Skilled in process design, financial analysis, and using data for operational decision-making.
- Excellent written and verbal communication; fluency in English required, French or Swahili an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural, and values-driven environment.
COMPETENCIES
We are looking for someone who;
- Leads Teams - Aligns the team with common objectives derived from the organizational strategy, fosters a shared mindset, and celebrates wins while recognizing team efforts.
- Builds Trust - Holds self and others accountable by clearly outlining responsibilities, tracking results, delegating effectively, building independence and demonstrating care for others, and being consistent in actions.
- Relationship Management - Establishes and maintains strong relationships with key stakeholders, partners, and community leaders, while anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.
Benefits
WHAT YOU'LL GET
This role is inside a high-growth, mission-driven social enterprise. By joining, you’ll access:
- Competitive salary, and potential Performance-based bonus
- Incredible company culture, with opportunities for learning and growth
- Diverse colleagues across the region, and policies that demonstrate commitment to equity and inclusion
- Ability to make a significant social impact to your community
- Health insurance for self and family
- Staff savings and provident fund, negotiated bank rates for long-term employees
- Generous annual leave, parental leave, and sabbatical options.
HOW TO APPLY
If you’re excited about this role, please submit your application through the jobs portal.
Tell us about what you’ll bring to this growing company.
DEADLINE: 08 August 2025. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, please apply as soon as possible!
Inkomoko is committed to justice, diversity, equity and inclusion. As we seek to reflect the communities we serve, refugees and women are strongly encouraged to apply. As a company we have policies that ensure fair treatment in the application process.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Employment is conditional upon successful background checks and other verification as needed.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and background screening checks. Inkomoko also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual misconduct, fraud, or abuse. By applying, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.
