Overview

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

• 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.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• 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.