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We are seeking a strategic business partner capable of driving financial performance, strengthening governance, influencing decision-making, and supporting sustainable growth in a fast-paced operating environment.\n\nThe successful candidate will play a key leadership role within the finance function, providing both strategic oversight and hands-on financial management while partnering closely with executive and operational stakeholders.\n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\nLead the finance and accounting function, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. \n\nDrive budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and performance analysis. \n\nProvide commercial insights and recommendations to support strategic business decisions.\n\nStrengthen internal controls, financial governance, and compliance frameworks. \n\nOversee cash flow management, working capital optimization, and treasury activities. \n\nManage external audits, statutory reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements.\n\nPartner with leadership teams to evaluate business opportunities, improve profitability, and drive operational efficiency. \n\nLead, mentor, and develop finance talent while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. \n\nRequirements:\n\nBachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Commerce, Economics, or a related discipline. \n\nProfessional qualifications such as CA(SA), ACCA, CPA, or CIMA will be advantageous.\n\nMinimum 7-8 years' experience in Financial Control, Commercial Finance, Finance Management, or a similar leadership role.\n\nProven experience operating within African markets. \n\nPrevious exposure to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), West Africa, or similar emerging-market environments is highly advantageous. \n\nFluency in French and English is essential. \n\nStrong experience in financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, internal controls, governance, and business partnering. \n\nThe Ideal Candidate\nYou are commercially minded, hands-on, and comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels. You possess the ability to translate financial information into meaningful business insights and have a proven track record of navigating complex, multi-jurisdictional environments. You are equally comfortable engaging with executives, operational leaders, auditors, and external stakeholders. \n\nLocation & Opportunity:\n\nNairobi, Kenya\n\nPermanent appointment\n\nExpatriate opportunity\n\nNewly created position with significant exposure to business transformation and strategic decision-making \n\nFrench-speaking finance professionals with DRC experience are strongly encouraged to apply.\n\nIf you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please send your CV to  or contact me directly via LinkedIn for a confidential discussion.\n\n Apply today to be considered for this exciting expatriate opportunity.\n\nFor Finance, Risk, Tax, Actuarial & Analytics Opportunities\nFor more exciting vacancies, please visit:\nNetwork Recruitment International\nNetwork Recruitment International\n\nI specialise in recruiting across South Africa, Africa & International Markets:\n\nInternational Recruitment\n\nExpatriate Recruitment\n\nFinance Leadership\n\nTax\n\nExecutive Search\n\nC-Suite Appointments\n\nIf you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. 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