Financial Controller

2 weeks ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya talent match africa. Full time

Financial Controller (Tech & Manufacturing Specialist – Night Shift, USA Hours)

Work from our offices in Sandton, Durban, Cape Town, or Kenya

4:00 PM – 2:00 AM SAST | Full-time | Office-based

Employer: tma

Are you a seasoned Financial Controller with deep expertise in the
tech and manufacturing industries
? Do you bring
5+ years' experience
in a similar role, with a proven ability to manage international B2B clients and deliver accurate, insightful financial reporting? If so, we want you on our team at
tma
.

In this role, you will take ownership of financial operations for a portfolio of international clients, primarily in the tech and manufacturing sectors. You will need strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and hands-on experience in managing finance teams and client relationships across borders.

Please note
:
5+ years' experience as a Financial Controller in the tech and/or manufacturing sectors is an absolute requirement for this role.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management

-Serve as the primary contact for all client finance and accounting matters.

-Build and maintain strong relationships with client executives and key stakeholders.

-Collaborate across platforms (Slack, Teams, Skype) with a 2-hour response time during business hours.

-Partner with client department heads to deliver strategic, data-driven financial insights.

Team Leadership & Management

-Lead and oversee finance teams both in the U.S. and internationally.

-Delegate tasks effectively and manage resources efficiently.

-Mentor and guide team members to promote professional growth.

-Work closely with FP&A teams to ensure accuracy of historical data and reporting insights.

Accounting & Financial Reporting

-Lead end-to-end financial reporting processes, including ownership of financial statements, schedules, and reconciliations.

-Enhance and maintain robust internal controls and accounting practices.

-Drive improvements in systems to boost accuracy, consistency, and scalability.

-Recommend and implement financial software and systems upgrades where necessary.

Strategic Financial Oversight

-Understand and interpret client KPIs and business drivers.

-Offer proactive solutions to both client and internal financial challenges.

-Maintain a deep understanding of each client's reporting, compliance, and audit requirements.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Financial Controller
in the
tech and/or manufacturing industries (MANDATORY)
.

-Proven international B2B experience, managing client relationships at executive level.

-Expertise in onboarding clients and maintaining long-term partnerships.

-In-depth knowledge of ASC 606, financial reporting standards, and ERP systems (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, Excel).

-Demonstrated success managing remote and cross-functional finance teams.

Nice to Have

-CPG experience: Inventory flow, DTC/wholesale, sales tax, COGS vs. Opex.

-Tech/SaaS knowledge: Revenue waterfalls, deferred revenue, cost capitalization.

Working Hours

-This is a night shift role aligned to USA business hours.

-Working hours:
4:00 PM – 2:00 AM SAST

-The role is
fully office-based
at our offices in Sandton, Durban, Cape Town, or Kenya.

At
tma
, we are more than just a finance team—we are partners in growth, helping our clients scale through improved operations, sound financial insights, and long-term relationships. If you are ready to step into a leadership role where you can make an impact and work with dynamic global clients, we'd love to hear from you.

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