Financial Controller - Airtel Kenya

Airtel Kenya is seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Controller to lead financial management, reporting, compliance, and control activities across the business. Reporting to the Finance Director, the role will oversee financial reporting, IFRS compliance, taxation, audits, budgeting, cash flow management, internal controls, and financial performance analysis while providing strategic financial guidance to senior leadership.

Academic and Qualifications and Experience:

Must have:

- Certified Public Accountant (Accounting & Finance) OR Association of Chartered Certified Accountants certification

- Masters in Business Administration would be a preferred additional qualification.

EXPERIENCE – Minimum 14 years of post-qualification experience with 2 years in similar in a similar position such as Head of Accounts / Finance, Chief Accountant, Financial Controller, Finance Head of Unit is a MUST. A very good knowledge and experience of taxation, international financial reporting is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

- Fully functional with all aspects of Financial Accounting Software and Microsoft Office software applications required for financial analysis.

- Excellent knowledge of financial accounting principles and concepts (including international reporting requirements) in order to perform tasks listed under Principal Duties and Responsibilities above. Excellent working knowledge of tax laws

- Self Motivated and exceptional ability to work independently.

- Strong knowledge of budgeting and cash flow forecasting techniques, financial statement analysis including key trends analysis, project costing techniques, financial controls and business case analysis.

- Interpersonal skills necessary to train others in performing key financial activities and supervise their work.

- Team working ability to enable effective interaction with and motivation of other team members, including peers and senior management.

- Ability to set and meet deadlines including a strong ability to manage multiple tasks to completion at the same time.

- Excellent Planning and Organizing Skills. Have a flare for numbers, work well with people, aggressively anticipate impacts of workload/issues to team deadlines and have a very positive work attitude including willing to work some longer hours during peak periods.