Associate, Financial Controller

Location:     Head Office Department:       Finance Reports To:     Group Financial Controller About Kifiya:     Kifiya is an AI-powered financial and market infrastructure company advancing inclusive economic growth across Africa. We design and deploy risk decisioning systems, intelligent financial infrastructure, and market linkage platforms that unlock credit, insurance, payments, and capital access for MSMEs and smallholder farmers. We build the AI, data, and financial infrastructure that helps financial institutions serve hard-to-finance segments at scale. Business Unit Description     The Finance Business Unit provides financial stewardship, governance, and decision support to enable Kifiya’s sustainable growth and impact at scale. The unit ensures financial integrity, transparency, and compliance while partnering with leadership to allocate resources effectively and support strategic priorities. Finance leads financial planning and analysis, accounting and reporting, treasury and cash management, tax and statutory compliance, and internal controls. Through disciplined execution and data-driven insights, the unit safeguards organizational value and supports Kifiya’s mission to scale inclusive, technology-enabled financial and market infrastructure. Position Summary     The Associate, Financial Controller will support the financial planning, analysis, and forecasting activities of the company, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. This role is responsible for collecting, consolidating, and analyzing financial data to generate actionable insights that drive business performance. This is a key role  in developing financial models, preparing reports for management, and assisting with the annual budgeting process. Key Responsibilities     Financial Analysis and Reporting •    Conduct financial and operational analyses, including monthly and quarterly performance tracking against budget and forecast. •    Analyze financial data to identify key trends, variances, risks, and opportunities, and provide insightful narratives to the Head of FP&A. •    Create and maintain reporting dashboards and key performance indicator (KPI) reports for various business units. •    Support the preparation of periodic management reporting packages for the executive team and board. Budgeting and Forecasting •    Assist in the preparation and consolidation of the company's annual budget and rolling forecasts. •    Collaborate with department heads and business partners to collect data and ensure budget alignment with strategic goals. •    Develop and maintain robust financial models to support scenario planning, sensitivity analysis, and performance assessment. Financial Modeling and Decision Support •    Perform financial modeling and ad-hoc analysis to evaluate new projects, strategic initiatives, and potential investments. •    Help build and maintain models to project company performance and support resource allocation decisions. •    Provide financial data and analysis to assist with business case assessments. Process and Systems Improvement •    Support the Head of FP&A in identifying and implementing continuous improvements to financial processes, reporting templates, and analytical tools. •    Ensure the accuracy and integrity of data across various financial systems and reports. •    Leverage and develop proficiency in financial software and data visualization tools to enhance reporting and automation. Business Partnering •    Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to provide financial support and insight for their departments. •    Communicate financial insights clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders, helping them understand their performance against financial goals. Key Outputs     •    Timely and accurate monthly and quarterly financial analysis, including clear variance analysis against budget and forecast. •    Well-structured management reports and dashboards that provide actionable insights to FP and A leadership and senior management. •    Consolidated budget and rolling forecast inputs that are complete, accurate, and aligned with strategic assumptions. •    Robust financial models and scenario analyses supporting business cases, investments, and resource allocation decisions. •    Clear and concise financial narratives that explain performance drivers, risks, and opportunities to non-financial stakeholders. •    Improved efficiency and data quality in FP and A reporting processes through better templates, tools, and automation support.