Overview

We are recruiting!

Our client in the chocolate industry in Uganda seeks a Chief of Staff, reporting directly to the Managing Director. Responsibilities include guiding finance teams, leading fundraising efforts, overseeing operational and financial reporting, managing investments, negotiating contracts, presenting KPIs, developing capital raise leads, coordinating with foreign stakeholders, contributing to strategy, supporting grant activities, and assisting in HR management. This position is open to East African residents.

For more information and how to apply, please follow the link below. 

Responsibilities

  • Support and direct finance team members in financial reporting activities.
  • Lead company fundraising activities, financial modelling, and investor reporting requirements.
  • Oversee and lead all company operational & finance reporting on monthly and weekly basis.
  • Manage loan and investment requirements to ensure company adherence to conditions.
  • Work directly with company advocates & MD to negotiate investment terms and contracts.
  • Monthly completion and presentation of company KPIs/Performance
  • Develop new capital raise leads and carry out initial proposals and pitches to investors.
  • Coordinate hosting of visiting foreign customers and investors
  • Contribute to development of company strategy and expansion plans.
  • Support implementation and reporting of all grant and partner activities.
  • Support general company operations and business management.
  • Support HR in management of company culture, staff happiness and people strategy.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree from reputable university in related field
  • Prior experience required: financial modelling, SME advisory services, capital raising, or donor/investor relations.
  • High degree of organization and communication skills
  • Strong communicator with fluent spoken and written English
  • Ability and willingness to learn on the job.
  • Positive attitude and sense of humour

Qualified candidates are welcome to apply. Please be advised that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.