Financial Controller

About the role

Lions Sightfirst Eye Hospital is hiring a Financial Controller for a full-time management-level position in Nairobi. The controller leads the hospital's financial management, ensuring sound stewardship of resources, accurate reporting, strong internal controls and financial sustainability so that the hospital can continue delivering quality, accessible eye care.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee overall financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, payroll, accounts payable and receivable and treasury.
• Prepare and present accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and management reports to leadership and the Board.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting process and monitor performance against budget, advising on corrective action.
• Design, implement and maintain internal controls, risk management and audit processes, and ensure compliance with statutory, tax, regulatory and donor reporting requirements, coordinating external audits.
• Manage cash flow and working capital, and relationships with banks, insurers and other funders.
• Oversee revenue cycle management, including billing, insurance claims and collections.
• Monitor costs and service-line profitability and provide financial analysis for strategic and investment decisions.
• Supervise and mentor the finance team and work with clinical and administrative heads to align financial planning with operational needs.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Professional qualification such as CPA, ACCA, CMA or equivalent required.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive leadership experience in finance or accounting.
• Hospital or healthcare finance experience is preferable but not mandatory.

Required skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting standards (IFRS), budgeting, financial reporting and internal controls.
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP systems and advanced Excel.
• Problem-solving, analytical, teamwork and communication skills, and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

The application deadline is 17 November 2026. Applications are made through the recruiting agency that posted the vacancy.