Head of Finance (Financial Technology) at iRecruiters Africa Limited

Job Objective:

• The Company is seeking to hire an experienced Head of finance that will manage its growing Finance Team and work with the CEO to achieve the business financial goals.
• S/he will play a strategic role in the overall management of the company’s financial health and sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Budgetary Preparation/ Management:

• Coordinate the preparation process of the annual budget of the company and track actual vs budget.
• Conduct in-depth analysis to identify specific trends, explain past performance and recommend opportunities for improvement, within the company.
• Analyze budget implications for the company and advise management.
• Participate in decision-making and its implementation in the company budget.

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Provide financial insight and analysis to drive the business performance of the organization.
• Responsible for a broad range of financial activities, including: Reading and understanding financial statements, creating and analyzing reports, evaluating progress toward goals, Mapping out future goals and plans, and Advising management on growth strategies.
• Use data gathering, financial forecasting, and analysis of “what-if” scenarios to aid in strategic planning and decision-making.

General Ledger Analysis:

• Provide actionable insights and comprehensive risk assessments across all transactional data, improving decision-making, resource allocation, and business outcomes.
• Identify hidden risks, fraud, and compliance issues using advanced algorithms, ensuring thorough and accurate financial oversight.
• Ensuring that the general ledger is accurate and up-to-date.
• Responsible for presenting and reporting accurate and timely financial information.
• Ensuring that all accounting activities comply with regulations.
• Responsible for crafting financial strategies and assessing risk in investments

Forecast and Rolling estimate:

• Responsible for keeping a pulse on all aspects of the organization including financial and operational performance thereby ensuring agility, collaboration, alignment and a focus on what drives the organization.

Scope of other key duties include:

• Monthly Management Reporting
• Working closely with External Auditors
• Tracking finance and operations daily activities
• Managing investor relations
• Business Model Review and Analysis
• Budget Control

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years relevant experience in consulting and asset management/investment firm. Big 4 experience is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, and/or ACA, ACCA certification is required
• Exceptional proficiency with Microsoft Excel (financial modeling and forecasting)
• Excellent knowledge and experience of accounting, controls, tax, and compliance.
• Expertise in negotiating legal & contractual agreements for suppliers, partners, and clients
• Attention to detail and hands-on in your approach to leadership
• Fast learner, tech-savvy and process-oriented
• Solid Analytical and decision-making skills.
• Effective leadership qualities