Group Financial Controller

About Africa Healthcare Network (AHN)

AHN is the leading multinational kidney-care provider in Africa, operating dialysis clinics in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia. With a mission
to transform kidney care across Africa
, we've built a reputation for clinical excellence, patient-centered innovation and community impact. With ~700 staff, AHN has been recognized for three consecutive years by the Financial Times as one of "
the fastest growing companies in Africa
" and is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2025.

As we continue scaling up
,
we're seeking a diligent and driven Group Financial Controller to help strengthen our financial reporting and controls, further enabling our next phase of growth.

Our
core values
guide everything we do:

• Patient-First:
  We put the well-being of our patients above all else, delivering compassionate, personalized, and industry-leading care.
• Integrity
  : We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards at all times. This is who we are, not just something we do.
• Teamwork
  : We collaborate and support one another. By working together, we can achieve remarkable outcomes.
• Innovation
  : We are committed to continuous improvement, constantly seeking creative ways to improve our work.
• Results-Driven
  : We set bold ambitions and consistently deliver exceptional results. We are committed to excellence at all times.
• Community
  : We are dedicated to being a force-for-good in our local communities, extending our impact through service and support.

What You'll Own

1. Accounting Operations & Reporting

• Lead group-wide accounting operations: close the books monthly, quarterly, and annually with accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, cost accounting, and revenue recognition activities.
• Manage reconciliation processes and support internal audits; ensure consolidated financial statements comply with IFRS and delivered to investor and Board of Directors' expectations.
• Ensure that all dialysis billings are compliant with AHN standards and the standards of our hospital and insurance partners.
• Maintain investor-grade data rooms with up-to-date, compliant financials

2. Internal Controls & Regulatory Compliance

• Design, enforce, and continuously refine internal control systems to prevent errors and safeguard assets.
• Ensure consistency and compliance with relevant tax, accounting, and regulatory standards across countries. Collaborate effectively with external auditors.

3. Cash Flow, Treasury & Budgeting

• Own group-level cash flow forecasting, treasury management, and multi-currency liquidity.
• Collaborate with the CFO, COO, and country teams to develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and perform variance analysis to support decision making.

4. Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide actionable insights to senior leadership to drive cost containment, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
• Build and maintain financial dashboards, KPI reporting, and real-time performance insights to guide operations.
• Drive process improvements across month-end close, consolidation, forecasting, billing-to-cash, and reporting cycles to scale operations effectively.

5. Systems & Team Leadership

• Finalize ERP implementation (in SAGE) and further ERP improvements/optimization to bolster financial transparency and scalability.
• Mentor and develop finance teams across multiple countries; ensure efficient accounting team structure and talent growth.
• Build a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.

What You Bring

Educational Credentials

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; MBA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent strongly preferred.

Experience & Technical Acumen

• 5+ years in controller or senior accounting roles at high-growth, multi-jurisdictional organizations; Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferred.
• Deep expertise in financial reporting, IFRS, internal controls, audits, cash forecasting, cost accounting and ERP systems. Sage ERP experience, preferred.

Skills & Competencies

• Exceptional financial analysis, systems thinking, and hands-on expertise in budgeting and variance analysis.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills—able to lead culturally diverse teams, communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders, and drive collaboration across the organization.
• Forward-thinking mindset—continuously seeking to enhance efficiency, scale finance operations, and support strategic growth.
• Willingness and ability to get in the weeds, and solve the problems at hand if needed.

Why AHN?

• Impact
  : Play a pivotal role in transforming kidney care across the continent.
• Ownership
  : Join at a defining moment—shape our finance function as we scale up rapidly.
• Culture
  : A high-trust team committed to innovation and continuous improvement.
• Growth
  : Competitive compensation, equity, and unparalleled professional development.

Ready to lead AHN's financial future?

Apply today. Join us and play a pivotal role in driving AHN's growth and expanding kidney care across Africa. We welcome applications from passionate, qualified professionals eager to take on this exciting challenge.

AHN is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.