Financial Controller

About the role

Airtel Kenya is looking for an experienced and strategic Financial Controller to lead financial management, reporting, compliance and control across the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, the role covers financial reporting, IFRS compliance, taxation, audits, budgeting, cash flow management, internal controls and financial performance analysis, and provides strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare or direct the preparation of accurate monthly financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flows) for the Kenya entities and for the parent company under IFRS consolidation and Kenya Accounting Standards.
• Handle tax planning and compliance, resolve tax audit issues and analyse tax liabilities across federal and state taxes.
• Develop and implement internal control policies for budget administration, cash and credit management and accounting.
• Coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions against group accounting policies and standards.
• Advise management on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies, and support special projects such as business cases for new opportunities.
• Lead and motivate finance staff, delegate work and monitor progress.
• Review financial accounting activities such as invoicing, refunds, purchasing, payroll, collections, supplier and contract payments, banking relationships, cash flow analysis and debt management, and perform bank and key reconciliations.
• Analyse monthly financial statements, key performance indicators, trends, cross-division comparisons and variances to budget.

Required profile

• Certified Public Accountant (Accounting & Finance) or ACCA certification; a Master's in Business Administration is preferred.
• Minimum 14 years of post-qualification experience, including 2 years in a similar position such as Head of Accounts, Chief Accountant, Financial Controller or Finance Head of Unit.
• Strong knowledge of taxation and international financial reporting.

Required skills

• Fully functional knowledge of financial accounting software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent knowledge of financial accounting principles and tax laws.
• Budgeting, cash flow forecasting, financial statement analysis, project costing, financial controls and business case analysis.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and handle multiple tasks, with a willingness to work longer hours during peak periods.