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Chief Financial Officer / CFO / Global Head of Finance  - Africa

We are seeking a talented Chief Financial Officer (CFO)  / Global Head of Finance to join a fast growing international technology company based in Africa with travel to regional and global offices. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key member of the executive team of this venture-backed organization. The successful CFO will deliver a finance organization that gets the numbers right and be a partner in shaping & executing the company’s strategy. As CFO, you’ll have primary responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all financial-related activities of the company. This will include direct responsibility for accounting and finance, with a focus on charting their financial course for the next 5yrs and beyond.

Role Responsibilities:

• Develop financial and tax strategies
• Manage capital raises and budgeting processes
• Optimize transaction processing systems and record keeping
• Define new products and markets to deliver the greatest promise for revenue and margin growth
• Organize and structure financing of key investments and initiatives to generate competitive advantage
• Analyze structures (e.g. business models; legal and tax entities; onshore, offshore) and processes (automation, build vs. buy, etc.) that enable competitive advantage and deliver superior market valuation + returns
• Build and manage accounting, investor relations, legal, and tax teams
• Oversee employee benefit plans, with particular emphasis on maximizing a cost-effective benefits package

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience of having recruited, trained and scaled a finance team and function (managed FP&A, treasury, tax, etc.)
• Very strong understanding of finance operations
• Previous experience of launching an ERP
• Demonstrated experience in managing a business across multiple countries (understanding of transfer pricing, forex risk and international tax)
• Built structures across other business functions (e.g., sales, operations) to support growth and  streamline finance
• Been through a "scaling" journey, not limited to a start-up
• Context of emerging markets
• Strong and up to date knowledge of current financial & accounting systems
• Excellent verbal, written & presentation skills
• Excellent analytical, quantitative & organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage senior leadership teams, deliver on various projects, perform well under pressure, and excel in providing reliable and clear communication
• Degree in finance, economics, accounting or related field

  Desirable Skills:

• CPA qualification
• Start-Up industry experience
• Investor relations and fundraising (exiting teams are savvy, so not a core requirement)
• Fintech / banking or Logistics experience preferred