Group Financial Controller

Job Description : Group Financial Controller Location: Kenya Reports To: Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO) / Board of Directors Department: Finance Industry: Healthcare Experience Level: Senior Leadership Experience: Min 20 years ( 5 years in healthcare as CFO ) About the Role We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Group Financial Controller to lead our financial strategy and operations across the organization. The ideal candidate will be a Chartered Accountant (CA) with a proven track record of over 20 years of progressive financial leadership, including a minimum of 5 years as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in the healthcare industry. This individual must be 40 years or older, bringing a wealth of experience, maturity, and strategic insight to the group. Key Responsibilities Strategic Financial Leadership · Oversee and guide the overall financial strategy, planning, and forecasting of the group. · Partner with the Group CEO and senior leadership team to align financial initiatives with long-term business goals. · Develop financial and tax strategies, capital allocation, and funding plans. · Identify and mitigate key business risks. Group Financial Reporting and Compliance · Lead the preparation and consolidation of monthly, quarterly, and annual group financial reports. · Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements including IFRS, statutory laws, tax laws, and industry-specific regulations. · Drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting standards across subsidiaries. Operational Finance Oversight · Manage group-wide budgeting, cost control, working capital, and cash flow management. · Supervise internal controls and audit processes across entities. · Evaluate performance and profitability of different business units and recommend improvements. Leadership and Team Management · Lead, mentor, and develop the group finance team across multiple locations. · Foster a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous improvement. · Collaborate cross-functionally to support decision-making across departments. Investor and Stakeholder Relations · Support investor reporting, board presentations, and stakeholder communications. · Represent the organization in front of external auditors, financial institutions, and investors. Required Qualifications and Experience · Chartered Accountant (CA) Mandatory. · Minimum 20 years of experience in progressively senior financial roles. · Must have served as CFO in the healthcare industry for at least 5 years. · Demonstrated expertise in financial strategy, capital structuring, and group-level consolidation. · Deep understanding of healthcare industry financials, including regulatory and compliance frameworks. · Experience managing multi-location, multi-entity financial operations. · Age requirement: 40 years or older. Skills and Competencies · Strong strategic and analytical thinking with a hands-on approach. · High proficiency in financial systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, ERP platforms). · Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. · Deep knowledge of regulatory frameworks, corporate governance, and risk management. · Strong business acumen and commercial insight, particularly within healthcare operations.

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