Role Overview:
We are hiring a Finance Manager to lead financial planning, reporting, and performance management while acting as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team.
A key responsibility of this role is supporting and leading fundraising activities, including debt financing, equity fundraising, and grants, to enable IWTE's growth and regional expansion.
This is a hybrid, full-time role based in Qesm 1st 6 October, with flexibility for remote work.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management & Reporting
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Oversee accounting operations and ensure accurate financial records
- Strengthen internal controls, governance, and risk management
Strategic & Business Finance
- Provide financial insights to support pricing, project profitability, and investment decisions
- Monitor performance versus targets and highlight risks and opportunities
- Support CAPEX planning and ROI analysis
Debt, Equity & Grants (Critical Role)
- Lead and manage debt financing with banks and financial institutions (facilities, guarantees, project finance, working capital)
- Support equity fundraising processes, including financial models, investor materials, data rooms, and due diligence
- Identify, apply for, and manage grants and development finance programs
- Act as the main financial contact with banks, investors, development institutions, and funding partners
Compliance & Stakeholder Management
- Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and statutory requirements
- Coordinate with auditors, legal advisors, and financial partners
- Support management and board reporting with clear financial insights
Qualifications
- Strong background in financial management, budgeting, and financial planning
- Solid experience in accounting, financial analysis, and reporting
- Knowledge of compliance, internal controls, and risk management
- Experience or exposure to debt financing, equity fundraising, or grants is highly preferred
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- CPA, CFA, or MBA is a strong advantage
- Experience in water, infrastructure, engineering, or project-based companies is a plus
What Success looks like
- Clear and accurate financial visibility across the business
- Strong cash flow and financial discipline
- Successful closure of debt facilities, equity rounds, or grants
- Trusted financial partner to management, investors, and banks
