Financial Director

Company Description Somali Payment Switch (SPS) is Somalia’s national payment system operator, created as a joint initiative between the Central Bank of Somalia and the Somali Bankers Association. SPS is responsible for modernizing and unifying the country’s digital payment ecosystem, with a focus on interoperability, innovation, and financial inclusion. Through its flagship platform, the Somalia Instant Payment System (SIPS), SPS delivers secure, real-time payment services across banks and financial service providers. The organization also drives QR payment standardization and digital gateway services to support seamless transactions nationwide. SPS plays a key role in supporting economic growth and accelerating Somalia’s digital transformation.
Role Description The Financial Director is a full-time remote role responsible for overseeing the financial strategy, planning, and reporting activities of Somali Payment Switch. This role manages budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance monitoring to ensure alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements. The Financial Director reviews and interprets financial statements, leads financial risk assessments, and provides data-driven insights to support executive decision-making. In collaboration with senior leadership, this role develops and maintains financial policies, internal controls, and compliance frameworks. The Financial Director also supervises finance team activities, coordinates audits, and contributes to long-term financial sustainability and growth.
Qualifications
Strong Finance and Financial Planning skills, including experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Proficiency in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting, with the ability to produce accurate and timely reports for internal and external stakeholders.
Advanced Analytical Skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial data and generate actionable insights.
Experience in financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with relevant regulatory and accounting standards.
Proven leadership experience in directing finance teams or departments, ideally within financial services or payment systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field; a professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CFA) is an asset.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote environment, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Excellent communication skills, with the capacity to present financial information clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Work arrangement
Yes