Financial Controller at Ignite Energy Access

Job Title: Financial Controller

Company: Ignite Energy Access

Location: Arusha, Tanzania

Department: Finance and IT
Reporting Line: Head of Finance and IT
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Hay Level: 17

About Ignite Energy Access (IEA)

Africa’s largest distributed renewable energy provider, delivering state-of-the-art solutions that enable reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy access to millions across the continent.

Operating across 13 countries, we are building the infrastructure of the future – reliable, clean, and accessible to everyone, everywhere. Positioned at the forefront of technological disruption and climate finance leadership, Ignite Energy Access is accelerating the shift to next-generation utility services, empowering tens of millions across Africa and beyond.

www.igniteaccess.com

www.linkedin.com/company/ignite-power

Job Overview

The Financial Controller will manage financial planning and analysis, forecasting, budgeting, Capex, cost Control, cashflow and internal control. The Financial Controller will ensure that all internal reporting requirements are met and financial policies and internal controls are effectively executed. The Financial Controller will drive improvements in financial processes, systems, and reporting capabilities to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Key Responsibilities 

Budget and Plan 

• Working closely with Head of Finance to prepare annual budgets and  to formulate the business’s medium to a long-term financial and strategic plans

• Deliver quality budgets on time with alignment of numbers with key stakeholders stating clear assumptions.
• Ensure that the guidance provided by the group regarding plan and budget is applied and challenge the business on the assumption taken.
• Provide weekly and monthly insights to senior management around financial modelling, forecasts and profitability

Reporting

• Prepare monthly reporting packages/presentations to support executive management. Report actual and forecasted results versus plan, PY and forecast, including variance analysis insights.
• Analyzing historical data and reporting on areas such as monthly financial analysis and variance analysis.
• Provide data-driven insights, facilitate decision making and influence strategy and resource allocation through monthly business reviews, ad hoc analyses, scenario planning and financial modeling
• Prepare management reporting packs in a timely and clear fashion, with risks and opportunities identified.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of country financial results (Full P&L, Line of business and FX reviews.
• Prepare and circulate Opex variance report by cost centre. 
• Prepare weekly & bi-weekly gross margin performance report.
• Prepare Balance Sheet Review file and ensure monthly reconciliations
• Liaise with business units to provide insights to performance and efficiency to facilitate achievement of departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPI)
• Provide reports/recommendation to management on any control issues.

Analysis

• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for growth
• Perform analysis of revenue performance and growth, profit and loss reports, operating variances, revenue reports and key performance indicators.
• Supporting decision-making by providing stakeholders with timely, detailed, and meaningful insights and visibility on business performance
• Evaluate potential investments to support growth initiatives and ensure preparation of business cases to support new investment, strategic and other business decisions
• Identify and research variances to forecast, budget, and prior-year expenses, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Review commissions and discounts for reasonability/ accuracy/competitiveness as part of the approval process

Internal Controls

• Ensure that the company`s control framework is effective and fit for purpose and is aligned to the group`s control framework.
• Provide reports/recommendation to management on any control issues.
• Assist in providing information for internal audits in line with set timelines.
• Assist the Head of Finance in enforcing controls including DOA compliance.

Treasury & Working Capital Operations

• Ensure that Oversee receivables, collections, credit control and cash application. Oversee payables, vendor payments, and expense claim workflows.
• Manage working capital KPIs and optimize cash management with banks & ensure banking mandate controls.

Tax Management & Statutory Reporting

• Oversee all compliance and tax related compliance filings
• Manage tax forecasts and tax-accounting accuracy in the GL.
• Coordinate preparation and submission of annual statutory financials.
• Represent company in tax audits and resolve disputes.

Knowledge and skills Experience: 

• A minimum of 6 years’ experience in financial management. 
• Strong working knowledge of accounting, controlling and finance operations. Knowledge of SAP and ODOO
• Strong knowledge of IFRS/IAS and group accounting policies.
• Deep understanding of tax laws (VAT, Corporate Tax, WHT, Customs, Transfer Pricing).
• Have strong experience working as a business partner in delivering better decision support and enabling strategic initiatives which help to improve the organization’s financial performance.
• Have excellent analytical skills as well as strong business acumen.
• Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with various management levels
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to a changing, fast-paced environment
• Independent/Self-starter with superior attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to drive projects across an organization
• Strong commercial understanding of pricing, unit economics, profitability drivers. Ability to perform scenario modelling, sensitivity analysis, and strategic support.
• Ability to identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Strong understanding of treasury, liquidity planning, and working capital management.
• Ability to identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.
• Ability to design or improve financial processes and automation workflows.

Qualifications: 

• Qualified Accountant: CPA(T), or ACCA/other professional qualification with NBAA recognition.
• Master’s Degree in accounting, business, finance or related field strongly is an added advantage
• IFRS/IAS proficiency with proven experience in statutory financial statements and audits.
• Tanzania tax competence (TRA): VAT, WHT, Corporate Tax, PAYE, SDL, WCF, and Transfer Pricing documentation; familiarity with TRA e‑filing and audit processes.

How to Apply

Applications should be submitted via email to: [email protected]

Deadline: 18th May 2026 and subject for the application email should be the Tittle of the Job

NOTE: Ignite Energy Access s non-discrimination and zero tolerance to corruption.