Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.
We are looking for competent, skilled and experienced
FINANCIAL CONTROLLER
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EMERGING MARKETS REGION.
JOB
DESCRIPTION
Financial Controller
Emerging Markets Region
Q-Sourcing Servtec Group
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Reports to: Group CFO
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Location: Nairobi, Kenya (preferred)
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Financial Controller – Emerging Markets
Region is a senior finance leadership role with accountability for financial
stewardship across four country operations: Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and South
Sudan. The role requires a highly capable finance professional who is
comfortable navigating diverse regulatory environments, managing geographically
dispersed teams and delivering high-quality financial reporting to the Group
CFO. This position has been created as part of the Group's strategy to
strengthen finance leadership depth and to free the Group CFO from operational
finance activities, enabling focus on Group strategy, investor relations and
the path to the $100M BHAG.
ROLE INFORMATION
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
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Own the monthly, quarterly and
annual close process for all Emerging Markets entities across Kenya, Tanzania,
Rwanda and South Sudan.
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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.
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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
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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
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Manage multi-currency cash
positions across Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and South Sudan; prepare consolidated
weekly and 13-week rolling cash forecasts for the region.
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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.
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Contribute to Group-level
financial planning, including the $100M BHAG roadmap for Emerging Markets.
6.
Internal Controls & Risk Management
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Design and enforce a consistent
internal controls framework across all four countries, adapted for local
operating realities.
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Conduct periodic controls
assessments and report findings and remediation plans to the Group CFO.
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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
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Lead, manage and develop a
dispersed, multi-country finance team.
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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.
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Build a culture of continuous
improvement and professional development within the Emerging Markets finance
function.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Qualifications
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Qualified accountant — CPA(K),
ACCA, CIMA or equivalent (mandatory).
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Bachelor's degree in Finance,
Accounting, Economics or related field.
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Master's degree or MBA is an
advantage.
Experience
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Minimum 8–10 years of
progressive finance experience, with at least 3–4 years in a Financial
Controller or equivalent role.
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Mandatory: proven experience
managing finance across multiple African countries simultaneously.
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Deep working knowledge of at
least two of the four jurisdictions (Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, South Sudan) —
tax, regulatory and reporting requirements.
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Experience in a manpower
solutions, staffing, professional services or multi-site business is preferred.
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Demonstrated track record
managing AR, AP and working capital in a multi-currency environment.
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Experience navigating complex
or challenging operating environments (South Sudan experience is a strong
advantage).
Skills &
Competencies
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Strong technical accounting
skills (IFRS); fluency in multi-currency consolidation and reporting.
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Advanced proficiency in
ERP/accounting systems and Excel; exposure to Group-level reporting tools is
desirable.
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Excellent commercial acumen —
able to connect financial performance to operational and business drivers.
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Exceptional organisational
skills and the ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple countries.
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Strong leadership presence;
able to build credibility and influence without direct physical proximity.
•
High resilience and
adaptability — comfortable operating in environments with evolving regulatory
frameworks.
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Strong written and verbal
communication skills; able to present complex financial information clearly to
senior stakeholders.
All candidates who meet the criteria outlined above are encouraged to apply under the job vacancy
"QSSG - EMERGING MARKETS REGION - FINANCIAL CONTROLER"
Note
:
Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.
Q-Sourcing Servtec Group is a global management consulting firm that helps people make significant improvements to their business performance and realize their most important career goals. With over 15 years in business and a combined 25 years plus personnel experience, we have built a company uniquely equipped to provide quality personnel & skill individuals to improve productivity through customized services.
Q-Sourcing Servtec group is a member of Servtec International Group, a business solutions group with presence in over 13 countries worldwide with consistent excellence in Human Resources Management, Training, Fire Fighting and SHEQ support.
