2 jobs in Africa Healthcare Network
Group Financial Controller
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About Africa Healthcare Network (AHN)
AHN is the leading multinational kidney-care provider in Africa, operating dialysis clinics in Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Zambia. With a mission
to transform kidney care across Africa
, we've built a reputation for clinical excellence, patient-centered innovation and community impact. With ~700 staff, AHN has been recognized for three consecutive years by the Financial Times as one of "
the fastest growing companies in Africa
" and is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in 2025.
As we continue scaling up
,
we're seeking a diligent and driven Group Financial Controller to help strengthen our financial reporting and controls, further enabling our next phase of growth.
Our
core values
guide everything we do:
- Patient-First:
We put the well-being of our patients above all else, delivering compassionate, personalized, and industry-leading care. - Integrity
: We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards at all times. This is who we are, not just something we do. - Teamwork
: We collaborate and support one another. By working together, we can achieve remarkable outcomes. - Innovation
: We are committed to continuous improvement, constantly seeking creative ways to improve our work. - Results-Driven
: We set bold ambitions and consistently deliver exceptional results. We are committed to excellence at all times. - Community
: We are dedicated to being a force-for-good in our local communities, extending our impact through service and support.
What You'll Own
1. Accounting Operations & Reporting
- Lead group-wide accounting operations: close the books monthly, quarterly, and annually with accuracy and timeliness.
- Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, cost accounting, and revenue recognition activities.
- Manage reconciliation processes and support internal audits; ensure consolidated financial statements comply with IFRS and delivered to investor and Board of Directors' expectations.
- Ensure that all dialysis billings are compliant with AHN standards and the standards of our hospital and insurance partners.
- Maintain investor-grade data rooms with up-to-date, compliant financials
2. Internal Controls & Regulatory Compliance
- Design, enforce, and continuously refine internal control systems to prevent errors and safeguard assets.
- Ensure consistency and compliance with relevant tax, accounting, and regulatory standards across countries. Collaborate effectively with external auditors.
3. Cash Flow, Treasury & Budgeting
- Own group-level cash flow forecasting, treasury management, and multi-currency liquidity.
- Collaborate with the CFO, COO, and country teams to develop annual budgets, rolling forecasts, and perform variance analysis to support decision making.
4. Analytics, Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Provide actionable insights to senior leadership to drive cost containment, operational efficiency, and strategic growth.
- Build and maintain financial dashboards, KPI reporting, and real-time performance insights to guide operations.
- Drive process improvements across month-end close, consolidation, forecasting, billing-to-cash, and reporting cycles to scale operations effectively.
5. Systems & Team Leadership
- Finalize ERP implementation (in SAGE) and further ERP improvements/optimization to bolster financial transparency and scalability.
- Mentor and develop finance teams across multiple countries; ensure efficient accounting team structure and talent growth.
- Build a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
Educational Credentials
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics; MBA, CPA, ACCA, or equivalent strongly preferred.
Experience & Technical Acumen
- 5+ years in controller or senior accounting roles at high-growth, multi-jurisdictional organizations; Big 4 accounting firm experience strongly preferred.
- Deep expertise in financial reporting, IFRS, internal controls, audits, cash forecasting, cost accounting and ERP systems. Sage ERP experience, preferred.
Skills & Competencies
- Exceptional financial analysis, systems thinking, and hands-on expertise in budgeting and variance analysis.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills—able to lead culturally diverse teams, communicate complex financial data to non-finance stakeholders, and drive collaboration across the organization.
- Forward-thinking mindset—continuously seeking to enhance efficiency, scale finance operations, and support strategic growth.
- Willingness and ability to get in the weeds, and solve the problems at hand if needed.
Why AHN?
- Impact
: Play a pivotal role in transforming kidney care across the continent. - Ownership
: Join at a defining moment—shape our finance function as we scale up rapidly. - Culture
: A high-trust team committed to innovation and continuous improvement. - Growth
: Competitive compensation, equity, and unparalleled professional development.
Ready to lead AHN's financial future?
Apply today. Join us and play a pivotal role in driving AHN's growth and expanding kidney care across Africa. We welcome applications from passionate, qualified professionals eager to take on this exciting challenge.
AHN is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment.
Finance Manager
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The ideal candidate will provide strategic and operational financial leadership, working closely with senior management to develop and implement financial strategies that support organizational goals. This role combines high-level strategy with hands-on execution, including preparing financial statements, budget reports, forecasts, cost analyses, and profit and loss statements.
The position ensures strong accounting and reporting standards across the country, oversees effective internal controls, and provides regular, data-driven financial insights to guide decision-making. Acting as a key business partner, the Finance Manager will advise leadership on strategic initiatives, identify opportunities for cost optimization, and strengthen financial systems to support a rapidly scaling, multi-unit healthcare operation.
Responsibilities
Financial Planning & Strategy
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans in collaboration with the Country Director and CFO.
- Assess the financial impact of strategic initiatives, including capital needs for facilities, equipment, and staffing.
- Align financial decisions with organizational goals and support fundraising, proposal development, and budgeting.
- Direct investment and cash management strategies to ensure optimal use of resources.
- Build scalable, automated, and transparent financial systems suitable for multi-unit healthcare operations.
- Direct resource allocation to support organizational growth and service delivery.
Budgeting & Cost Control
- Lead the preparation and monitoring of departmental and organizational budgets.
- Implement cost-control measures to improve resource utilization and reduce inefficiencies.
- Monitor accounts receivable and liaise with partners to minimize payment delays.
- Support financial planning by coordinating cash allocations, monthly cash flow management, and forecasting.
Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare and present accurate financial and management reports to leadership, boards, and external stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with IFRS, IAS, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Conduct financial analysis and develop KPIs to measure operational and financial performance.
- Maintain orderly accounts, including reconciliations, fixed asset registers, and accrued expense registers.
- Coordinate with supply chain to ensure accurate inventory balances.
- Provide timely, data-driven insights to support strategic and operational decision-making.
Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure compliance with taxation and statutory requirements (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, and other local obligations).
- Prepare and file statutory returns accurately and on time.
- Lead internal audits and coordinate external audits, ensuring adherence to internal policies and healthcare regulations.
- Strengthen financial procedures, processes, and controls to minimize fraud and leakage.
- Proactively identify risks and raise management attention to potential issues.
Revenue Cycle & Payment Systems
- Oversee billing, collections, and reimbursement processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Ensure billing across all dialysis centers complies with company, hospital, and insurance standards.
- Negotiate with insurance providers and hospital partners to optimize payment terms.
- Streamline payment and billing systems to improve both cash flow and patient experience.
Payroll & Staff Management
- Oversee payroll policies, processes, and procedures in line with company guidelines.
- Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and timely execution within the financial cycle.
- Mentor, train, and develop finance team members to build capability and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Collaborate with clinical, administrative, and supply chain teams to align financial and operational goals.
- Communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Manage relationships with Group leadership, external auditors, and strategic partners to achieve agreed outcomes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred in Accounting or Business Administration, or equivalent business experience;
- With a CPA (K)/ACCA qualification or its equivalent.
- At least 10 years of work experience in the private sector, with increasing levels of responsibility and leadership.
- Strong understanding of Kenyan tax and labor laws.
- Proven success stories of how your work has been used to make critical business decisions that have delivered real business value.
- Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
- Ability to work through sensitive political contexts and develop strong relationships with government officials and multilateral organizations.
- Ability to work with limited budgets and human resources without extensive structural or operational support.
- Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong work ethic and flexibility, respectful of local norms and culture, ability to work with humility and urgency.
- Comfortable with International Finance Reporting Standards working across multiple countries (e.g. Kenya, Mauritius, Tanzania, Rwanda).
- High levels of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, accounting software (e.g. Sage, ETC) and HR management software.
- Passion for AHN's Mission