• Lead the finance function in a high-growth, tech-driven environment
  
• Work alongside innovative co-founders shaping the future 
  
• Competitive salary + performance incentives
  
• A culture that values agility, innovation, and impact
  

Core Financial Management

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, ensuring compliance with local and international standards.
  
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closes, providing accurate and timely financial reports.
  
• Supervise tax compliance and regulatory filings across multiple jurisdictions, optimizing the company's tax position.
  
• Coordinate both internal and external audits; maintain strong internal controls to mitigate risks.
  

Cost Allocation & Profitability

• Develop and implement frameworks for allocating direct and indirect costs at a granular level (e.g., per safe, per customer).
  
• Track and analyse profitability across different product lines, markets, and regions.
  
• Identify underperforming units or clients and recommend actions to improve margins or discontinue services.
  

Treasury & Payments Management

• Manage cash flow and working capital, ensuring operational continuity and strategic flexibility.
  
• Build relationships with banking partners, payment processors, and other financial institutions across African markets.
  
• Oversee cross-border and local payment processes, prioritizing security, speed, and cost-efficiency.
  

Financing & Loan Structuring

• Propose and evaluate financing strategies (e.g., bank loans, venture debt, asset financing) for product expansion.
  
• Negotiate terms with lenders or investors, managing interest rates, collateral requirements, and repayment schedules.
  
• Mitigate risks (currency fluctuations, rate volatility) with appropriate financial instruments or hedging strategies.
  

Strategic Financial Planning

• Collaborate with leadership to assess new market opportunities, create financial models, and guide investment decisions.
  
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) that align with the growth objectives.
  
• Develop and maintain pricing and profitability strategies in collaboration with product and sales teams.
  

Team Leadership & Development

• Recruit, mentor, and scale a high-performing finance team capable of supporting multi-market operations.
  
• Implement robust financial systems, tools, and technologies to enhance reporting, analytics, and scalability.
  
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making.
  

Requirements

• Registered CA(SA)
  
• 5+ years in financial management, preferably in FinTech or fast scaling business
  
• Strong experience in financial strategy, reporting and risk management
  
• Tech-savvy with a deep understanding of digital finance trends
  
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset with exceptional analytical skills
  
• A willing attitude