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