Financial Controller

2 weeks ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Turaco Full time
Turaco is a micro-insurtech company changing healthcare financing in emerging markets.

We provide simple, affordable health and life insurance to low-income earners, distributing our products through partnerships with leading businesses in Kenya and Uganda.

Our mission is to act as a safety net, freeing people from the fear of health-related financial shocks.
Responsibilities

Finance

Managing monthly reporting across the finance team, such that consolidation is as efficient and fast as possible
Ensure IFRS17 compliance as Turaco becomes an underwriting entity in several of its operational jurisdictions
Consolidate and reconcile entries and accounts for reporting

Management Accounts:
Accountable for the overall management accounts and presentation to the CFO and other leadership team members
Preparing variance reports

Financial policy & planning

Implement an efficient management reporting system including selecting and subsequently managing the integration of a new ERP
Implement and maintain an adequate system of financial controls; proactively identify where additional controls may be needed
Drive the company's financial and cash planning and preparation of cash flow forecasts
Make recommendations to improve processes and systems, proactively planning for scale within the finance department
Run the annual budgeting process

Team Management

Lead a team sitting across Kenya, Uganda, and Ghana, reporting to the CFO
Manage the output quality of the entire team, their performance management, and growth within Turaco
Expand the team as needed, staffing the department with the right skills and functions.

External Stakeholder Management

Develop and maintain relationships with key business partners (including banks, auditors, actuaries, and regulatory bodies across markets we are present
Manage annual audits across all entities and country units
Own key vendor relationships in the Finance unit

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Live Turaco's values – care and protect our customers, do the right thing for our customers, and have fun
Bachelors-level degree in a financial discipline
Professional qualification (CPA, ACCA)
10 years minimum experience with at least 2 years in a Controllership position or similar
A Plus (but not compulsory) if you have previous experience working in a start-up, in multiple African countries and have an insurance industry background
A hands-on builder, comfortable with complexity and the ever-changing aspects of a growing business
Great attention to detail, with integrity, and can effectively communicate
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