Latest Vacancies at Black Pen Recruitment

The Team

• The team consists of innovators and builders with domain expertise in the lending space.
• They share a determination to continue leveraging data driven approaches to problem solving by building products that the market needs and API integrations that drive value across the board.

Job Description

• Are you experienced in customer services? Have you worked with collection of outstanding debt before? Do you enjoy a fast paced startup environment?
• We have an amazing opportunity available to join a Fintech start-up who is making it easier to finance SMEs in Africa.

Duties

• Ensure repayment rate stays at 98-99% so that the company can continue to grow revenue at a rate of ~30% each month
• Recovery of 50% of overdue portfolio each month. 
• Verify that all guarantors understand their legal obligations to the borrower by calling guarantors of all borrowers in a timely manner.

Requirements

• Strong telephonic communication skills
• Ability to hold people accountable
• Able to have difficult conversations
• Are a persistent person
• Extremely determined
• Customer services experience a plus
• Strong organisational skills.

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Overview

• Are you an experienced Financial Planner? Are you looking for a remote job? Do you want to be a part of an up and coming startup? Then we have the opportunity for you!
• Our client, a Seychelles based remote company, is looking to hire a Financial Planning and Analysis Manager. They designed a fast, cheap and fun way to make transactions in Africa. From currency exchange to business accounts, their app is utilised by people across all walks of life in Africa.
• They have not only partnered with regular people but they have also partnered with some of the biggest telecommunications and banks throughout Africa.
• As Financial Planning and Analysis Manager, you will report to the CFO and will take the lead in all financial and strategic planning.
• Our client offers shares as part of their benefits package. They want all employees to enjoy the success of their organisation.

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 consulting, investment banking, corporate/business development, or strong, analytical FP&A.  
• Digital/FinTech industry and a strong understanding of digital FinTech business models as knowledge and relationships within the African markets are a plus.
• 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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Job Description

• Are you an experienced Corporate Financial Controller? Are you looking for a remote job? Do you want to be a part of an up and coming startup.
• As Corporate Financial Controller, you will work closely with the CFO and be responsible for the general ledgers, cash management and more.

Responsibilities

• Manage the entire General Ledger and Financial Accounting process (including inputting journal entries and consolidating the various subsidiaries), ensuring all financial accounting and financial statements are accurate, timely, efficient, and compliant with accounting policy and accounting standards, IFRS/Local GAAP. 
• Manage day to day cash, including cash collection and making payments.  Produce a cash report every week, which includes all bank balances, payments to be made, receipts, and a 3 month rolling forecast.  Optimise cash through close management of payables and receivables.
• Ensure accounts payable accounts receivable, including cash/bank recs,/Intercompany Reconciliations/Balance Sheets are reviewed and properly reconciled on a regular basis and that all variances are reviewed and resolved on a timely basis.
• Develop, disseminate, and implement a set of clear, simplified financial policies, procedures, and controls and ensure that they are always consistent/up to-date with accounting standards and are appropriate for the Trust Account and other Digital Payments business requirements and are adhered to at all times.
• Partner closely with the Risk Management and Compliance Team to ensure that all business risks are managed and are compliant with all meet Regulatory requirements.
• Lead, manage, and deliver all actuals management reporting, profit and loss statements, balance sheet statements, key metrics, overhead, and cash, with detailed, insightful, and concise business performance/variance analysis in clear, professional, and graphic powerpoint presentations.
• Deliver the supporting actuals for the monthly rolling forecast, annual budget, and 5 year Strategic Plan models. 
• Monitor changes in accounting standards and assess impact on the business, particularly for software revenue recognition and expense capitalisation. acquisitions, etc.
• Manage relationships with banks with a focus on controls and minimising bank/finance costs.
• Manage foreign exchange exposure with a focus on securing the best foreign exchange rates.
• Manage external Audit processes and be the primary point of contact for the audit team information requests for both group reporting and statutory accounts and tax, including complexities of a large group with multiple systems and office locations. 
• Ensure the corporate structure is optimal for tax minimization and manage all tax reporting requirements and liaise with the tax advisors for the preparation of all tax returns, including VAT.  
• Ensure that the business has the needed accurate Financial Systems as well as efficient links/accounts between Accounting and Planning.
• Manage and provide all other ad hoc reporting and commercial analyses as required.
• Build strong relationships with senior executives as well as finance and operating executives in the operating units.
• Manage and provide all other ad hoc reporting and commercial analyses as required.
• Cross-train with the Financial Planning and Analysis Manager.

Requirements
The ideal candidate is someone who has:

• B.A or B.S. Degree, Qualified Chartered Accountant.
• Minimum 5 years post qualified experience, ideally with a big 4 Audit background as well as in a similar in-house Controller role.
• Good working knowledge of IFRS/Local GAAP and consolidations as well as the ability to understand and interpret accounting treatments for new transactions or policy changes.
• Experience in owning a General Ledger and delivering consolidated accounts accurately, on time, and through the audit process.
• Financial process reviews/audits experience and the ability to identify and suggest areas for improvement
• Experience in managing cash, collections, and payments.
• Strong oral and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to write insightful and concise business performance/variance commentary in graphic power-point presentations.
• Proven ability to manage projects from beginning to completion with a 'can-do' attitude and a proven ability to “roll up sleeves” and meet tight deadlines.
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly numerate and organized
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Previous Xero knowledge and Fintech industry experience would be a plus.

Remunerations

• We offer shares as part of our benefits package. We want all employees to enjoy the success of our organisation.

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Location: Ghana (Remote)

Overview

• Are you an experienced Financial Controller? Are you looking for a remote job? Do you want to be a part of an up and coming startup?
• Then we have the opportunity for you!
• Our client, a Seychelles based remote company, is looking to hire a Financial Controller in Ghana. They designed a fast, cheap and fun way to make transactions in Africa. From currency exchange to business accounts, their app is utilised by people across all walks of life in Africa.
• They have not only partnered with regular people but they have also partnered with some of the biggest telecommunications and banks throughout Africa. 
• As Financial Controller, you will work closely with our client’s finance department in Ghana and will be the first point of contact for Finance in Ghana and the country management team in Ghana.
• Our client offers shares as part of their benefits package. They want all employees to enjoy the success of their organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage entire Ghana general ledger, including monthly journal entries and close, through to trial balance and management accounts
• Perform all monthly reconciliations as required, including bank, VAT, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Liaise with all external local Auditors, Tax Preparers, Payroll, and other outside suppliers to ensure timely submission and completion of all tax and statutory filings, VAT, payroll, etc
• Manage local bank relationships
• Proactively manage all local cash and cash requirements, including accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Design and implement robust processes and controls throughout the Ghana business
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
• Assist in the Corporate reporting and financial planning and performance analysis when needed
• Provide financial and analytical support to the Country General Manager and management team, including the oversight and reporting on key operational and sales key performance indicators

Requirements
The ideal candidate is someone who has:

• University educated with a related business or finance degree and Qualified Accountant, preferably at least 5-7 years post qualified experience
• Knowledge and experience with managing a general ledger and monthly close and reviewing and/or preparing VAT, payroll, and statutory filings
• Experience with managing cash, accounts receivable, and accounts payable
• Proven ability to cope in a busy and demanding work environment and consistently meet strict deadlines
• Experience working in a finance and administration role, multinational corporate experience preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills are essential, given that this role requires significant overseas liaison with teams across Africa, the US and the UK
• A flexible approach and a can-do attitude given that this role will need to support finance activities across the wider group during busy periods
• Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on capacity
• Detailed knowledge and experience with local accounting and compliance requirements
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly numerate and organized
• Strong Microsoft Excel and IT skills.