CFO-MEDIA AND MUSIC INDUSTRY

Q-Sourcing Servtec

  • Nairobi
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Description :JOB TITLE: CFO-MEDIA AND MUSIC INDUSTRYAbout This Job:Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced CFO to work in Nairobi, KenyaJob SummaryThe CFO will provide strategic leadership and direction for all financial operations across the client’s businesses. The CFO is responsible for group-wide financial planning, consolidation, reporting, compliance, internal controls, and capital efficiency—ensuring that all entities operate with strong financial discipline and aligned reporting standards.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Develop and lead the financial strategy for all the client’s group entities.
  • Advise the CEO and Board on financial planning, capital allocation, risk management, and investment opportunities.
  • Drive financial and fiscal efficiency, cost control, and sustainable growth across the group.
Group Consolidation & Reporting
  • Own the consolidation of financial reports across all group companies.
  • Standardize accounting policies, reporting formats, and financial processes.
  • Supervise the preparation of group-level management accounts, budgets, forecasts, and board packs.
  • Oversee the Group Financial Controller (or outsourced consolidation partner).
Entity Oversight & Financial Operations
  • Directly manage Finance Managers in the different businesses.
  • Maintain dotted-line coordination with local GMs to align finance with operational goals.
  • Ensure compliance with local tax laws, audit standards, and statutory obligations in each country.
Performance Management & KPIs
  • Implement robust financial KPIs, dashboards, and performance tracking across entities.
  • Support entity leaders with insights, trend analysis, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Work closely with Swangz-specific Financial Controller (if appointed) to track production, music, and IP-related revenue streams.
Internal Controls & Governance
  • Ensure strong financial controls, risk mitigation frameworks, and audit readiness.
  • Collaborate with the Internal Auditor; ensuring independent audit functions are effective and respected.
Treasury & Funding
  • Manage group cash flows, intercompany transfers, and capital requirements.
  • Support fundraising efforts, investor reporting, and corporate development initiatives.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/ACCA preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including multi-entity and multi-country operations.
  • Strong understanding of creative industries, media, events, and digital business models.
  • Experience of the management of Intellectual Property in the form of Music and Video rights, Royalties Distribution and Digital Assets will be a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial consolidation, internal controls, KPI tracking, and audit preparation.
  • Proven leadership in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Key Competencies
  • Strategic thinker with operational rigor
  • High integrity and strong governance orientation
  • Analytical with an eye for detail
  • Cross-cultural and cross-functional leadership
  • Comfortable with ambiguity, scale, and innovation
Interested and qualified applicants should submit their applications through the link below.Note:Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.Q-SOURCING SERVTEC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. ANY SOLICITATION WILL LEAD TO DISQUALIFICATION.RequirementsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; MBA or CPA/ACCA preferred.
  • 8+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including multi-entity and multi-country operations.
  • Strong understanding of creative industries, media, events, and digital business models.
  • Experience of the management of Intellectual Property in the form of Music and Video rights, Royalties Distribution and Digital Assets will be a plus.
  • Demonstrated experience in financial consolidation, internal controls, KPI tracking, and audit preparation.
  • Proven leadership in fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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