Business Controller

22 hours ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Talent Safari Full time €2,500 - €4,000
About Us

We are dedicated to fostering upward social mobility in diverse communities by providing credit access to entrepreneurs who are often excluded from traditional banking. Through a combination of asset financing, fintech innovations, AI-based underwriting, and proprietary car portals, we empower local entrepreneurs, such as motorcycle taxi riders, Uber/Bolt drivers, and small business owners, to purchase their own vehicles and obtain loans to expand their businesses.

About the Role

We are looking for a Business & Financial Controller to help achieve profitable growth in this fast-developing market.

Relocation to Nairobi, Kenya is required.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Business Leaders, Data Analytics, Accounting, and Financial Control teams to design and lead business controls that ensure optimal operational and cost management practices.

  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and projection processes while ensuring alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs) for all departments.

  • Initiate and manage cross-functional projects to integrate cost control planning into decision-making and address identified risks and operational improvements, including inventory management, contract management, procurement, vendor management, and accounts payable processes.

  • Identify and assess operational risks, providing actionable recommendations for risk mitigation.

  • Support business teams with data analyses to pinpoint areas for improvement, efficiency enhancements, and cost optimization opportunities.

  • Ambitions to grow into the country's COO and CFO role.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

  • 3-5 years of experience in consulting, audit or a similar field.

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.

  • Commercial awareness and business acumen.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

What We Offer:

  • A prime opportunity to establish an impactful business control practice that is vital for scaling the business.

  • The chance to lead change and enhance operations in a low-bureaucracy environment.

  • An approachable and resourceful management team.

  • A multicultural and professional team dynamic.

  • A friendly and dynamic workplace.

  • Salary ranging from EUR 2500 to EUR 4000 per month before taxes, results-oriented bonus system

  • Housing allowance (up to 1000 EUR) and periodic flights back to home country.

  • Relocation support (flights to Nairobi, visas)

  • Health insurance

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