The Financial Controller oversees financial reporting and leadership, requires a Finance/Business degree, valid CPA(K)/ACCA certification, and 10+ years finance experience (5+ in leadership). Full-time role in Nairobi.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Group CFO,
the Financial Controller will be responsible for leading the Group’s financial
control and reporting function, ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness
of financial reporting across all entities. The role will provide leadership in
financial governance, statutory and regulatory compliance, internal controls,
treasury oversight, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, while
safeguarding the Group’s assets and supporting strategic business
decision-making.
The Financial Controller will oversee the financial close process, ensure
compliance with IFRS and Group accounting policies, strengthen the financial
control environment, and partner with business leaders to drive financial
performance, operational excellence and sound financial governance across the
Group.
Entities: OMH PLC, OMEA, Old Mutual Foundation, UAP Global Services, OMAM, UAP
Investments Ltd.
Key Responsibilities
Financial
Reporting & Control
Lead the
preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and annual financial
reports for Management, Executive Committees, Boards and Shareholders.
Oversee
the month-end and year-end close process, ensuring the integrity of financial
records, reconciliations and financial statements.
Ensure
compliance with IFRS, Group accounting policies and financial reporting
standards while maintaining a robust financial reporting calendar.
Implement
and continuously strengthen accounting systems, financial controls and
reporting processes to safeguard company assets and ensure reliable financial
information.
Financial
Planning & Business Performance
Contribute
to the development and implementation of the Group’s financial strategy, annual
budgets and long-term business plans.
Provide
insightful financial analysis, business performance reporting and
recommendations to support strategic decision-making and evaluate new business
initiatives.
Monitor
financial performance against budgets and forecasts, identifying risks,
opportunities and corrective actions to improve business performance.
Treasury,
Governance & Compliance
Oversee
treasury, cash flow and working capital management to ensure adequate liquidity
and optimization of financial resources.
Ensure
compliance with statutory, regulatory, taxation, Insurance Act and Group
governance requirements while maintaining effective financial risk
management.
Manage
relationships with external auditors, regulators and other stakeholders,
ensuring timely completion of audits and implementation of audit
recommendations.
Develop
and maintain a strong financial control and governance framework that supports
effective risk management and compliance across all Group entities.
Asset,
Shared Services & Intercompany Management
Oversee
the management of fixed assets, investment income, finance costs, shared
services reporting and strategic procurement support.
Manage
Group cost allocations, intercompany transactions and reconciliations to ensure
accuracy, completeness and compliance with Group policies.
Liaise
with OM Tower property managers to optimize property performance, including
tenant management, maintenance and rental income.
Ensure
effective stewardship of Group assets through periodic verification, cost
optimization and strengthened governance over shared services and intercompany
activities.
Leadership
& Stakeholder Management
Sign
authorized company financial documents in accordance with delegated
authority.
Provide
leadership, coaching and performance management to the Finance team while
fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and high
performance.
Build
strong partnerships with business leaders and key stakeholders to support
finance transformation, process improvement and achievement of the Group’s
strategic objectives.
Skills & Competencies
Aligns Execution – Planning and prioritizing
work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Manages Complexity – Making sense of complex,
high volume and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve
problems.
Builds Effective Teams – Building strong, diverse
teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others
accountable for meeting commitments.
Business Insight – Applying knowledge of
business and the marketplace to advance the organization’s goals.
Strategic Vision – Seeing ahead to future
possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
Drives Results – Consistently achieving
results, even under tough circumstances.
Customer Focus – Provides responsive, timely
and helpful service to encourage client loyalty.
Engages & Inspires – Creating a climate in which
people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its
objectives.
Instils Trust – Gaining the confidence and
trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity Cultivates Innovation –
Creating new and better ways for the organization to be successful.
Develops Talent – Developing people to meet
both their career goals and the organization’s goals.
Experience & Qualifications
A minimum
of 10 years’ relevant finance experience, or an equivalent combination of
education and experience that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills and
abilities.
At least
5 years’ experience in a leadership position.
Undergraduate
degree in Finance, Actuarial, Business or Commerce related field.
A
Master’s degree will be an added advantage.
Fully
qualified CPA(K) or ACCA professional with up-to-date valid membership with
ICPAK or ACCA.
