Chief Finance Officer (CFO) at SeedStars Academy

About the Job

• Take the role of an acting co-founder of the company and take over full operational responsibility in task force assignments in mission-critical processes & strategic initiatives.
• Work closely with the founders (ex-McKinsey and Rocket Internet), C-Level, and advisory board to deliver against our growth roadmap.
• Become part of one of the most promising SME lending fintech ventures in Africa, extend your skills for managing hyper-growth startups & build deep functional expertise.

Key Responsibilities

• Defining and implementing financial strategy in collaboration with the CEO
• Designing policies and processes for internal control in order to minimize business risk and comply with local and internal accounting standards
• Managing and maintaining the financial accounting system, and all accounting processes including daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash collection, GL, payroll
• Providing complete analysis of financial results to the executive leadership team and board members
• Effective and timely management of financial planning, analysis and budgeting within the business
• Creating infrastructure to capture weekly, monthly, quarterly KPIs
• Leading a team, providing technical and professional development and establishing succession planning
• Organizing, evaluating and directing the fiscal functions and performance of the business; developing country/product specific policies and procedures to improve overall operation/effectiveness; participating in the development of financial plans and programs
• Ensuring the accurate/timely reporting of the business financial results, the preparation of the budgets, financial reports and analyses; ensure compliance with all country legal, regulatory and tax reporting requirements
• Evaluating cash flow projections
• Providing strategic financial input and leadership on issues affecting the region and provide financial advice and knowledge to others within the discipline

Your Profile

• Minimum 2-3 years’ audit experience
• Qualified accountant with knowledge of IFRS accounting standards
• Experience in big 4 audit firm or preparing for an audit of a large business
• Broad based global experience in leading a financial unit
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external affiliates and clients
• Successfully managed financial organization with comparative scale and complexity
• Leadership Skills.

Benefits and Perks

• A fast-paced, challenging environment with full entrepreneurial exposure & unique learning experiences
• 100% responsibility for what you do & lot of room to grow
• A huge opportunity ahead with a big, common goal in mind
• On-the-job coaching and regular, detailed feedback for your personal development
• An international team of experts who inspire and support you
• Regular get-togethers, team building events, barbecues, and parties
• Typical Start-up perks: flexible working hours, soft drinks and snacks for free, company pension scheme, etc.