Financial Controller (Expatriate Role)

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This role is suited to a finance professional who can do more than produce financial reports. We are seeking a strategic business partner capable of driving financial performance, strengthening governance, influencing decision-making, and supporting sustainable growth in a fast-paced operating environment. The successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the finance function, providing both strategic oversight and hands-on financial management while partnering closely with executive and operational stakeholders. Key Responsibilities: Lead the finance and accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Drive budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis. Provide commercial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions. Strengthen internal controls, financial governance, and compliance frameworks. Oversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and treasury activities. Manage external audits, statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements. Partner with leadership teams to evaluate business opportunities, improve profitability, and drive operational efficiency. Lead, mentor, and develop finance talent while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline. Professional qualifications such as CA(SA), ACCA, CPA, or CIMA will be advantageous. Minimum 7-8 years' experience in Financial Control, Commercial Finance, Finance Management, or a similar leadership role. Proven experience operating within African markets. Previous exposure to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), West Africa, or similar emerging-market environments is highly advantageous. Fluency in French and English is essential. Strong experience in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, governance, and business partnering. The Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate is a commercially astute finance professional with proven experience operating in complex African markets. You are comfortable influencing strategic decisions while remaining hands-on in the day-to-day management of the finance function. You bring practical, on-the-ground finance experience in the DRC, possess a strong understanding of financial governance and business operations, and are fluent in both French and English. Your ability to partner with executives, challenge decision-making constructively, and translate financial data into business value will be key to your success in this role. Location & Opportunity: Nairobi, Kenya Permanent appointment Expatriate opportunity Newly created position with significant exposure to business transformation and strategic decision-making French-speaking finance professionals with DRC experience are strongly encouraged to apply. If you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please send your CV to or contact me directly via LinkedIn for a confidential discussion. 📩 Apply today to be considered for this exciting expatriate opportunity. For Finance, Risk, Tax, Actuarial & Analytics Opportunities For more exciting vacancies, please visit: Network Recruitment International Network Recruitment International I specialise in recruiting across South Africa, Africa & International Markets: International Recruitment Expatriate Recruitment Finance Leadership Tax Executive Search C-Suite Appointments If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will remain on our database and will be considered for future opportunities that align with your skills and experience. For more information, contact: Kholo Mongalo Executive Search & Technical Recruitment Researcher | South Africa, West Africa & International Recruitment Specialising in: Actuarial | Data & Analytics | Quantitative Risk | Tax | Finance | Executive Search Connect with me on LinkedIn: Kholo Mongalo