Fresh Vacancies at Black Pen Recruitment

Overview

• Do have an MBA? Are you an experienced Financial Planner? Do you have strong hands on experience in FinTech industry, financial analysis and modelling skills?
• Then we have the opportunity for you! 
• As Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will report to the CFO and will take the lead in all financial and strategic planning. 
• They offer shares as part of their benefits package. They want all employees to enjoy the success of their organization.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with senior executives as well as finance and operating executives in London, US, Accra, Lagos, and Nairobi. 
• Develop a robust, iterative financial planning and forecasting model with key KPI inputs and P&L, B/S, and cash outputs.
• Lead, manage, and deliver the monthly/rolling forecast, annual budget, and 5 strategic planning process, including developing and updating the financial planning model, identification of KPIs and key business drivers, risks and upsides.
• Continually improve the entire financial planning process and financial model in terms of accuracy and efficiency as well as relevancy of insights to the senior management team.
• Ensure that the business has the needed accurate Financial Systems as well as efficient links/accounts between Accounting/Actuals and Planning.
• Support the evaluation of growth initiatives within the African Fintech industry through financial modelling and analysis.
• Prepare strategic and financial well-written, documented, and concise power-point presentations for senior management, board, investors, and prospective investors, including presentations on business performance, kpis, business strategy, strategic investments, recommendations, etc. as needed.
• Support key business decision-making and strategic initiatives through ad hoc analyses and the building meaningful financial models.
• Cross-Train with the Corporate Controller.

Requirements
The ideal candidate is someone who has:

• MBA strongly preferred (B.A./B.S. required).
• 5 years of business experience in investment banking
• Digital/FinTech industry and a strong understanding of digital FinTech business models as knowledge and relationships within the African markets are a plus.
• ​Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills and an ability to share previous excel iterative budgeting and forecast models and powerpoint presentations​
• Demonstrated strong financial analysis, valuation, and planning skills and/or investment analysis experience.
• Strong financial modelling skills, with demonstrated ability to create iterative planning and investment/assessment financial models that can adapt and flex to key meaningful what/if questions that are asked.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills and demonstrated ability to create well written, incisive, and concise graphic power-point presentations to explain business performance/KPI variances, identify key business drivers, and key strategic initiatives/recommendations for senior management, the board, or outside investors.
• Demonstrated understanding of financial reporting and accounting.
• Proven self-starter and independent problem-solving ability with sense to understand implications of work and probe more deeply when presented with inconsistent or interesting findings.
• Proven ability to manage projects from beginning to completion with a 'can-do' attitude and a proven ability to manage and meet all deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly numerate and organized.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills and an ability to share previous excel iterative budgeting and forecast models and powerpoint presentations that the candidate has created.

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Overview

• Do you have more than 3 years of excellent accounting experience? Are you looking for a remote job? Then we have the perfect opportunity for you!
• As an Accountant, you will be expected to do more than just the fundamental work.
• You will be a key member of their team and take extreme ownership for the product and its delivery.
• The ideal candidate has worked in the cryptocurrency/blockchain industry before and must not only have exceptional experience in accounting but is a highly self-motivated individual with strong work ethics, attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Top candidates are critical thinkers who are eager to apply their skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all accounting transactions
• Prepare budget forecasts 
• Publish financial statements in time
• Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings for crypto and fiats
• Reconcile accounts payable and receivable for crypto and fiat positions
• Ensure timely bank payments of tax and other obligations
• Compute taxes and prepare returns
• Manage balance sheet and profit/loss statements for crypto and fiat across different countries of operations
• Report on the company's financial health and liquidity
• Audit financial transactions and documents
• Reinforce financial data confidently and conduct database backups when necessary
• Comply with financial policies and regulations.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in accounting
• Previous experience working in the accounting department for a crypto or blockchain company is advantageous
• Experience working in a Big 4 consulting firm (EY, KPMG, Deloitte, PWC).
• Experience in handling tax and everything related to it
• Up to date with financial policies
• Proficient in the use of spreadsheets
• Analytical and conducts work in a way that is meticulous and detail-orientated
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Provide clear and concise communication regarding financial status and liquidity to the team
• Able to employ critical thinking in managing account transactions.