Role and Responsibilities

The Financial Controller will provide strategic financial leadership and oversight to ensure sound financial management, compliance, and long-term sustainability of the organisation.

• Advise the Group Managing Director on financial matters in his capacity as MBL Group of Companies Controlling Officer
• Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy to support sustainable operations
• Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and Executive Management through financial analysis and guidance
• Guide and oversee the overall finance function in line with company goals and Performance Management System (PMS) requirements
• Ensure timely preparation of:
  • Annual Performance Management Plans and Budgets, including revisions, in accordance with MBL Holdings policies
  • Integrated Strategic Plans
  • Audited financial statements in compliance with IFRS and relevant legislation
  • Other financial reports to support strategic planning, resource mobilisation, and stakeholder engagement
• Liaise with and support external auditors and other authorised oversight bodies on financial performance and governance matters
• Oversee financial policies and procedures to ensure effective financial management
• Ensure timely collection of debtors to maintain liquidity
• Ensure optimum stock holding levels are maintained
• Monitor financial performance against targets and manage the accounting function
• Approve optimal financial structures for projects, balancing equity, debt, and alternative financing sources
• Oversee project accounting, including tracking work-in-progress (WIP) against budgets and measuring financial, environmental, and social benefits
• Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and statutory regulations
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and debt
• Work closely with budget holders across departments
• Support organisational growth through effective process transitions and implementation of strong internal controls
• Ensure investments align with the company’s long-term strategy
• Ensure compliance with taxation requirements in line with the Taxation Act
• Attend Board meetings and present management and performance reports
• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of company accounts and present Annual Accounts to Shareholders
• Establish and maintain working relationships with external stakeholders and represent MBL Holdings Group of Companies when required
• Present Performance Management Plans and budget reports to the Group Managing Director and Board for approval
• Support commercial negotiations and capital sourcing initiatives
• Liaise with other departments to ensure resourcing, procurement, and stock management align with sound financial practices
• Minimise financial and governance risks through effective internal controls, cost-benefit analysis, credit control, and budgetary and treasury management
• Advise on value for money, financial viability, and compliance with financial requirements
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Group Managing Director

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
• Minimum of five (5) years’ combined experience in accounting and finance
• Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional certification such as CPA or CMA is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience in preparing financial statements
• Strong experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end closing processes
• Excellent accounting software user and system administration skills

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication skills
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Conversant with relevant government laws and regulations
• Good interpersonal skills

• Advise the Group Managing Director on financial matters in his capacity as MBL Group of Companies Controlling Officer
• Develop and implement the company’s financial strategy to support sustainable operations
• Provide strategic financial leadership to the Board and Executive Management through financial analysis and guidance
• Guide and oversee the overall finance function in line with company goals and Performance Management System (PMS) requirements
• Ensure timely preparation of:
  • Annual Performance Management Plans and Budgets, including revisions, in accordance with MBL Holdings policies
  • Integrated Strategic Plans
  • Audited financial statements in compliance with IFRS and relevant legislation
  • Other financial reports to support strategic planning, resource mobilisation, and stakeholder engagement
• Liaise with and support external auditors and other authorised oversight bodies on financial performance and governance matters
• Oversee financial policies and procedures to ensure effective financial management
• Ensure timely collection of debtors to maintain liquidity
• Ensure optimum stock holding levels are maintained
• Monitor financial performance against targets and manage the accounting function
• Approve optimal financial structures for projects, balancing equity, debt, and alternative financing sources
• Oversee project accounting, including tracking work-in-progress (WIP) against budgets and measuring financial, environmental, and social benefits
• Ensure compliance with financial, tax, and statutory regulations
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, and debt
• Work closely with budget holders across departments
• Support organisational growth through effective process transitions and implementation of strong internal controls
• Ensure investments align with the company’s long-term strategy
• Ensure compliance with taxation requirements in line with the Taxation Act
• Attend Board meetings and present management and performance reports
• Oversee timely and accurate preparation of company accounts and present Annual Accounts to Shareholders
• Establish and maintain working relationships with external stakeholders and represent MBL Holdings Group of Companies when required
• Present Performance Management Plans and budget reports to the Group Managing Director and Board for approval
• Support commercial negotiations and capital sourcing initiatives
• Liaise with other departments to ensure resourcing, procurement, and stock management align with sound financial practices
• Minimise financial and governance risks through effective internal controls, cost-benefit analysis, credit control, and budgetary and treasury management
• Advise on value for money, financial viability, and compliance with financial requirements
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Group Managing Director

• Strong communication skills
• Good analytical and numerical skills
• Conversant with relevant government laws and regulations
• Good interpersonal skills
• Excellent accounting software user and system administration skills

• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller
• Minimum of five (5) years’ combined experience in accounting and finance
• Advanced degree in Accounting or Finance
• Professional certification such as CPA or CMA is preferred
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
• Experience in preparing financial statements
• Strong experience with general ledger functions and month-end/year-end closing processes