Financial Controller – Emerging Markets Region job at Q-Sourcing Limited

Job Title                       Financial Controller – Emerging Markets Region

Department                Group Finance

Reports To                   Group Chief Financial Officer

Direct Reports             Group Accounts Receivable (AR) Officer | Group Accounts Payable (AP) Officer | Finance Managers / Senior Accountants in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda & South Sudan

Peers                            FC – Uganda Region | Group FP&A Manager | Group AR Manager | Group AP Manager

Location                      Nairobi, Kenya or Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — with regular travel to Rwanda and South Sudan

Employment Type       Full-time, Permanent

Region Scope              4 countries: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Financial Reporting & Integrity

• Own the monthly, quarterly and annual close process for all Emerging Markets entities across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan.
• Prepare and present a consolidated Emerging Markets management accounts pack to the Group CFO, with clear P&L, balance sheet, cash flow and variance commentary.
• Manage intercompany balances between Emerging Markets entities and the broader Group; ensure reconciliations are complete prior to each reporting cycle.
• Lead the statutory audit process for all Emerging Markets entities, acting as primary liaison with local audit firms.
• Ensure all local statutory financial statements are filed accurately and on time in each jurisdiction.

2. Multi-Jurisdiction Tax & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with tax obligations in all four jurisdictions — including KRA (Kenya), TRA (Tanzania), RRA (Rwanda) and relevant South Sudan revenue authorities.
• Manage VAT, PAYE, WHT and CIT obligations across all countries; oversee timely filing and payment.
• Monitor regulatory changes in each market and proactively advise the CFO on implications for the Group.
• Manage relationships with local tax advisors, legal counsel and regulatory bodies across the region.

3. Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable Oversight

• Provide direct line management to the Group AR and Group AP functions for Emerging Markets transactions.
• Set regional AR targets, enforce credit and collections policies, and maintain DSO within Group benchmarks.
• Oversee AP processes across all four countries to ensure accuracy, timely payment and appropriate approvals.
• Monitor NSIF and statutory deductions (particularly for South Sudan and Tanzania) to ensure full compliance and timely remittance.
• Escalate significant AR or AP risks to the Group CFO with recommended actions.

4. Cash & Treasury Management

• Manage multi-currency cash positions across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan; prepare consolidated weekly and 13-week rolling cash forecasts for the region.
• Minimise forex exposure and recommend hedging strategies where applicable.
• Optimise working capital cycles across all Emerging Markets entities; manage the tension between collections and supplier payment obligations.
• Oversee banking relationships in each market; ensure adequate facilities and efficient payment infrastructure.
• Report on regional cash reserves against Group targets and flag risks to liquidity.

5. Budgeting, Forecasting & Business Partnering

• Lead the regional budgeting and re-forecasting cycle in coordination with the Group FP&A Manager and country-level operational leads.
• Deliver monthly actuals-vs-budget analysis with actionable commentary for each country entity.
• Partner with country managers on contract profitability, margin improvement initiatives and cost structure analysis.
• Track the pMSP service line revenue mix across the region and flag where GPM targets are at risk.
• Contribute to Group-level financial planning, including the $100M BHAG roadmap for Emerging Markets.

6. Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Design and enforce a consistent internal controls framework across all four countries, adapted for local operating realities.
• Conduct periodic controls assessments and report findings and remediation plans to the Group CFO.
• Manage country-specific financial risks — currency, political/operating environment, credit concentration.
• Champion a culture of financial accountability and process discipline across Emerging Markets finance teams.

7. Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Lead, manage and develop a dispersed, multi-country finance team.
• Establish clear performance objectives, conduct regular reviews and build succession depth in each market.
• Drive consistency in financial systems, processes and reporting standards across the region.
• Build a culture of continuous improvement and professional development within the Emerging Markets finance function.

Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant — CPA(K), ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (mandatory).
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field.
• Master’s degree or MBA is an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 8–10 years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3–4 years in a Financial Controller or equivalent role.
• Mandatory: proven experience managing finance across multiple African countries simultaneously.
• Deep working knowledge of at least two of the four jurisdictions (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan) — tax, regulatory and reporting requirements.
• Experience in a manpower solutions, staffing, professional services or multi-site business is preferred.
• Demonstrated track record managing AR, AP and working capital in a multi-currency environment.
• Experience navigating complex or challenging operating environments (South Sudan experience is a strong advantage).