ICFJ+ Chief Financial Officer; CFO

ICFJ+ overview

Information should be power, but only when it's relevant and reliable. Too often, it's neither, leaving people unable to navigate complexities or make informed decisions. ICFJ+ was launched to change this. We cultivate civic intelligence – information that helps people make sense of their world and act constructively to shape it.

ICFJ+ is a global partnership between civic tech powerhouse Code for Africa (CfA), media support network International Center for Journalists and PROTO
, a Delhi-/Doha-based systems builder. Our goal is to cultivate civic intelligence - helping people make sense of the world and act constructively to shape it.

The CFO is a key executive leadership position responsible for the financial management and strategic financial direction of our international operations. The CFO will oversee all financial activities across both the African and US entities, ensuring financial health, regulatory compliance, and sustainable growth. This role requires an entrepreneurial, results-oriented leader with a global mindset, exceptional financial acumen, and the ability to drive strategic initiatives in diverse market conditions.

The CFO will report directly to the two co-CEOs.

• Strategic vision: Ability to translate a global vision into actionable financial plans and strategic initiatives.
• Adaptability: Proven track record of navigating complex and changing business environments across different regions.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex financial information to diverse internal and external audiences in a transparent and compelling manner.
• Analytical thinking: Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on using data to drive business decisions.
• Integrity: Uncompromising ethical standards and integrity, essential for building trust with stakeholders.
• Cultural fluency: An understanding of cultural nuances and business practices in both the US Europe and Africa to effectively lead teams and engage with stakeholders.

• Develop and execute the overall financial strategy to support the organisation's global business objectives and long-term strategic plan.
• Provide financial reporting, analysis and insights to guide strategic operational decisions.
• Develop, maintain and implement long-term financial stability plans, including diversification of revenue and reserve policies.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEOs, COO and Board of Directors on all financial matters, including profitability, capital allocation, and risk management.
• Develop and oversee organisational budgets working closely with the finance consultant at ICFJ and the finance deputy at CfA, providing accurate forecasting to guide spending and revenue.
• Monitor performance against operational budgets, provide regular updates to the CEOs and board and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Oversee all financial operations, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A), accounting, treasury, and tax functions for both the US and African operations.
• Establish robust internal financial controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to safeguard assets and funds from fraud and misuse.
• Manage cross-border cash flow, optimise working capital, and implement effective foreign exchange risk management strategies.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with both US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Where appropriate, drive the implementation of financial technology, including AI and automated systems, to improve efficiency, financial forecasting, and data-driven decision-making.

• Ensure full compliance with US financial regulations (e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SEC reporting) and African legislation across Kenya, Nigeria, Mauritius and South Africa.
• Coordinate all internal and external audit activities for all entities.

• Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global finance team, fostering a culture of accountability,…