Recruitment

Business & Financial Controller

  • Full-time
  • Eleving Vehicle Finance | Africa & Asia
  • Kenya


 

Location: Nairobi, Kenya

Company: Mogo Kenya, part of Eleving Group

Position open to all nationals.


About Us: We are dedicated to fostering upward social mobility in diverse communities by providing credit access to entrepreneurs who are often excluded from traditional banking. Through a combination of asset financing, fintech innovations, AI-based underwriting, and proprietary car portals, we empower local entrepreneurs, such as motorcycle taxi riders, Uber/Bolt drivers, and small business owners, to purchase their own vehicles and obtain loans to expand their businesses.


We are looking for a Business & Financial Controller to help achieve profitable growth in this fast-developing market.

Relocation to Nairobi, Kenya is required.



Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with Business Leaders, Data Analytics, Accounting, and Financial Control teams to design and lead business controls that ensure optimal operational and cost management practices.
  • Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and projection processes while ensuring alignment with key performance indicators (KPIs) for all departments.
  • Initiate and manage cross-functional projects to integrate cost control planning into decision-making and address identified risks and operational improvements, including inventory management, contract management, procurement, vendor management, and accounts payable processes.
  • Identify and assess operational risks, providing actionable recommendations for risk mitigation.
  • Support business teams with data analyses to pinpoint areas for improvement, efficiency enhancements, and cost optimization opportunities.
  • Ambitions to grow into country’s COO and CFO role.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  • 3-5 years of experience in consulting, audit or similar field.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
  • Commercial awareness and business acumen.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


What We Offer:

  • A prime opportunity to establish an impactful business control practice that is vital for scaling the business.
  • The chance to lead change and enhance operations in a low-bureaucracy environment.
  • An approachable and resourceful management team.
  • A multicultural and professional team dynamic.
  • A friendly and dynamic workplace.
  • Salary ranging from EUR 2500 to EUR 4000 per month before taxes, results-oriented bonus system
  • Housing allowance (up to 1000 EUR) and periodic flights back to home country.
  • Relocation support (flights to Nairobi, visas)
  • Health insurance