749 Senior Financial Controller International Operations jobs in Kenya

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and forecasts.
• Develop and implement robust financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, GAAP, and relevant local and international tax regulations.
• Lead financial audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior management.
• Manage cash flow and optimize working capital.
• Supervise and mentor the accounting team in a remote setting.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or ACCA qualification is highly desirable.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management.
• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or similar senior accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or GAAP accounting principles.
• Experience with international financial reporting and taxation.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks Enterprise) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities, particularly in a remote environment.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements and management reports in accordance with IFRS/GAAP.
• Develop and implement robust internal control systems to safeguard company assets.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, providing financial guidance to departments.
• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes efficiently.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable tax regulations and statutory requirements.
• Oversee payroll processing and administration.
• Collaborate with external auditors and facilitate audit processes.
• Mentor and develop the remote accounting team, fostering a high-performance culture.

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CMA) or a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, with at least 3 years in a senior controller role.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic financial planning abilities.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a remote setting.
• Experience in managing a remote team is highly desirable.
• Understanding of internal audit and control frameworks.

Accounting Intern – Finance Team

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya (Full-time, in-office)

Employment Type:
Internship (Paid)

Who We Are

Red Giant Media Agency is Kenya's leading experiential and creative marketing agency, headquartered in Nairobi. Since 2016, we have partnered with top local and international brands to deliver disruptive campaigns, immersive activations, and impactful brand experiences. Beyond our work with clients, we are committed to nurturing young talent and shaping the next generation of marketing professionals in Kenya.

Role Overview

As an Accounting Intern at Red Giant, you'll gain hands-on experience across day-to-day finance operations in a fast-paced agency environment. This is a paid, full-time internship based in our Nairobi office and is ideal for a detail-oriented graduate eager to build practical accounting skills,
apply data analysis
, and contribute to live projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly financial reports and analyses.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for events and projects.
• Help manage accounts receivable and payable (invoice posting, reconciliations, follow-ups).
• Contribute to financial modeling and planning for client campaigns and agency operations.
• Perform data analysis on financial and operational datasets (e.g., Excel pivots, report automation, dashboard support).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure financial best practices and documentation.
• Participate in ad-hoc finance projects and present insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Data analysis and taxation knowledge are a must
  (e.g., strong Excel and familiarity with KRA VAT/WHT/ETIMS basics).
• Must have hands-on experience with QuickBooks (coursework or practical use).
• Strong Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables, basic modeling). Power BI is an added advantage.
• Analytical, organized, and attentive to detail; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Prior finance/accounting internship or academic project experience is an advantage.
• Strong academic performance (B grade or above preferred).

What We Offer

• A paid full-time internship with practical exposure to agency finance.
• Involvement in large-scale campaigns and events, with learning and mentorship.
• A supportive, collaborative culture with professional development opportunities.
• Stipend and benefits in line with company policy and Kenyan employment regulations.

How to Apply (LinkedIn Only)

We are ONLY receiving applications via LinkedIn. Please submit your application through the LinkedIn "Apply" button and include:

• Your CV/Resume, and
• (Optional) A brief cover note.
• Applications sent by email or other channels will not be considered.

Application Deadline:
Monday, 13 October 2025, 5:00 p.m. EAT

Equal Opportunity Statement

Red Giant Media is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of gender, age, ethnicity, religion, or disability.

Data Privacy Note

All personal data will be handled in compliance with Kenya's Data Protection Act, 2019, and used solely for recruitment purposes.

Location:
Sub-Saharan Africa (Kenya, Mozambique, Ghana, or Nigeria)

Travel Requirement:
Approximately 40–50% regional travel

Job Type:
Full-Time | Director Level

Company:
Digital Realty

About Digital Realty

Digital Realty is a global leader in data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. As we expand our footprint across Africa, we are investing in building resilient financial operations that support our long-term vision for scalable and sustainable growth. We are seeking an experienced and strategic
Africa Sub-Regional Finance Director
to lead and oversee all financial activities across four critical markets: Kenya, Mozambique, Ghana, and Nigeria.

This is a high-impact leadership role that requires a finance professional who can navigate complexity, drive performance, and collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic, international environment.

The Role

As the African Sub-Regional Finance Director, you will be responsible for the full spectrum of financial operations across the region, including planning, reporting, compliance, and strategic support. You will serve as a key business partner to the Sub-Regional Managing Director and collaborate closely with Digital Realty's EMEA finance, accounting, tax, treasury, and operational teams to ensure alignment with corporate objectives.

You will also lead and develop finance teams across multiple countries, ensuring financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and high-quality reporting in a fast-growing, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional finance strategy aligned with both corporate goals and African market dynamics.
• Deliver accurate and timely financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting across the region.
• Support business growth through strategic financial insights, investment analysis, and ROI-driven decision-making.
• Oversee compliance with IFRS/US GAAP, local statutory and tax requirements, including coordination with auditors and tax advisors across all countries within the sub-region.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, enforce financial governance, and ensure compliance with SOX requirements.
• Drive operational efficiency through effective working capital management, cash forecasting, and Capex oversight.
• Lead, mentor, and build high-performing finance and accounting teams in Kenya, Mozambique, Ghana, and Nigeria.
• Support finance transformation initiatives and the integration of systems, processes, and platforms across the sub-region.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for a proven finance leader who brings a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and the ability to operate in complex, multi-country environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong track record in commercial finance and financial operations, preferably within infrastructure, data centers, telecom, or real estate sectors.

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years' experience in finance leadership roles, with regional or multi-country oversight.
• Strong expertise in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and risk management.
• Experience operating in a multinational environment and managing geographically dispersed teams.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Deep understanding of financial reporting standards (IFRS/US GAAP), tax, treasury, and compliance in African markets.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics; a professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) is preferred.
• Experience working in a SOX-compliant environment is highly desirable.

Why Join Digital Realty?

This is a unique opportunity to lead finance in one of Digital Realty's most dynamic and high-potential regions. You will be part of a global team working to deliver innovative digital infrastructure solutions and will have direct impact on the growth and scalability of our business in Africa. We offer a collaborative, performance-driven culture where leadership, innovation, and integrity are valued.

Apply Today

If you are a finance leader with regional experience and a passion for driving business performance in high-growth markets, we encourage you to apply and join us in shaping the future of digital infrastructure across Africa.

Investment Analyst - Financial Institutions Group.
Job #: req34266

Organization: IFC

Sector: Investment

Grade: GE

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Nairobi,Kenya

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s): English and French

Closing Date: 9/22/2025 (MM/DD/YYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit

The Financial Institutions Group team is recruiting an Investment Analyst on a Development Assignment for 12 months to work closely with IFC's Investment Officers, who are responsible for the origination, structuring, negotiation, and execution of investment projects as well as portfolio management. This role will specifically provide support on transactions and portfolio in the Financial Institutions Group.

This position will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will be effective from October 1, 2025.

Duties & Accountabilities

• Conduct market and industry research and analysis.
• Participate in all aspects of IFC's project processing cycle from project development to disbursement.
• Conduct financial statement analysis, financial modeling, DCF, and comparable company analysis to support informed decision making.
• Distill and summarize large amounts of information from various sources to prepare business documents and presentations.
• Analyze and synthesize debt pricing benchmarks and equity trading comparables .
• Identify data collection needs to support the assessment of financial, operational, development impact, and market information as well as relevant ES&G matters.
• Coordinate closely with environmental and social colleagues to ensure the maintenance of high environmental and social standards in IFC's investment.
• Coordinate with the client to obtain needed information.
• Participate in investment negotiations.
• Supervise investments in portfolio companies.
• Collaborate efficiently with a range of industry and regional IFC colleagues.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's or equivalent degree.
• At least 2 years of work experience with the Financial Institutions Group Upstream or Investment and understanding of financial markets.
• Fully understands the financial aspects of investment transactions, including how to conduct market analysis and determine financial soundness of company or project opportunity.
• Ability to develop financial models.
• Ability to conduct market and industry research and analysis.
• Strong attention to detail and diligence in the quality of one's own work.
• Able to utilize graphics and tables to effectively and creatively present data.
• Highly motivated, committed to the highest ethical standard, team-focused attitude, keen sense of accountability and capacity to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Keen interest in development finance and working multicultural environment.
• Fluency in English required, proficiency in French is a plus.

WBG Culture Attributes

• Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.
• Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Learn more about working at the
World Bank
and
IFC
, including our values and inspiring stories.

Portfolio Analyst-Financial Institutions Group
Job #: req34562

Organization: IFC

Sector: Investment

Grade: GE

Term Duration: 3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type: Local Recruitment

Location: Nairobi,Kenya

Required Language(s): English

Preferred Language(s)
Closing Date: 10/23/2025 (MM/DD/YYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description
Build a career with impact. Working at the World Bank Group (WBG) provides a unique opportunity to help countries solve their greatest development challenges. As one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries, the WBG is a unique partnership of five global institutions dedicated to ending poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 120 offices worldwide, the WBG works with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges.

The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2025, IFC committed a record $71.7 billion to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging private sector solutions, and mobilizing private capital to create a world free of poverty on a livable planet. For more information, visit

Private sector financial development is essential to the promotion of successful and sustainable economies in low and middle-income countries around the world. Sound and efficient financial markets can ensure that resources are allocated where they are most productive, assisting job creation and spurring economic growth. IFC's goal is to prioritize investment in the financial sector because it promotes development in all other sectors.

The Financial Institution Group (FIG) is one of IFC's key departments responsible for a significant portion of IFC's business volume, profitability and development reach, approximately 40%. FIG engages in a wide range of sub-sectors, including Microfinance, SME, Gender, Climate, Insurance, Capital Markets, Housing, Distressed Assets, and other areas, with both investment and advisory services delivered to IFC's clients through IFC's global network. FIG has three main objectives: 1) financial inclusion, 2) indirectly servicing the real economy, and 3) mobilizing third-party resources. The goal is to develop efficient financial systems that will increase financial inclusion and fuel economic growth in client countries and enhance IFC's developmental impact.

Duties And Accountabilities

• Provide analytical support to the Portfolio Managers in the management of the regional FIG portfolio.
• Provide analytical support to portfolio investment staff in the monitoring and servicing of portfolio companies.
• Conduct industry, market, and company research to inform portfolio strategy and other forward-looking actions.
• Analyze patterns, risks, and performance of portfolio companies to inform new business strategy.
• Prepare regular (mostly quarterly) reports that provide analytical insight to multiple dimensions of the portfolio, including impact, profitability, risk, capital utilization, etc.
• Participate in and take minutes of portfolio-related meetings

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor's degree, preferably with focus on finance, economics or mathematics.
• Strong analytical skills in general; high level proficiency in Excel specifically.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant work experience in a numerical/analytical role.
• Good understanding of the financial and operational characteristics of financial institutions.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully in multicultural teams and across boundaries.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English; understanding of French a significant plus.
• High proficiency in preparing financially oriented PowerPoint presentations; and
• Preferred but not required: proficiency in programming for data analytics (SQL, Python) and proficiency with advanced data analytics software ( PowerBI )

WBG Culture Attributes

• Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
• Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
• Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Learn more about working at the
World Bank
and
IFC
, including our values and inspiring stories.

Our client, Prudential Africa Services, the shared service centre for Prudential Africa, is

looking for a finance professional to lead the financial and non-financial reporting for the region.

This is a role which requires close liaison and interaction with the Africa Regional Executive

Committee, and senior stakeholders in the Africa Business Units and Group Office.

This is a 6-Month Fixed Term Contract – Outsourced through ourselves at PPA (Preferred Personnel Africa).

Some of the key responsibilities of this role are;

• Lead the monthly management information through consolidating and reviewing the information from the local business along with an onward submission to Group.
• Lead the quarterly reporting of key financial metrics including IFRS, Embedded Value, etc.
• Lead the process for the reporting of sustainability metrics for Group consolidation.
• Lead the preparation and review of the Monthly MI dashboard and share with the regional executive committee and LBU CEO/CFO.
• Provide guidance and support to local business units on Group policies for reporting (e.g., IFRS accounting policy, etc.).

You can learn more about the role via the link; JD - Regional Financial Reporting Manager