Talent Safari - Head of Finance
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Requirements
• 8–9 years total experience; qualified accountant (ACCA, CPA, CA or equivalent) • 2–5 years at a rapidly scaling fintech (e.g., companies like Paystack, Impeza or similar growth-stage African fintechs) • Currently a Finance Manager or Senior Finance Manager, ready for VP/Head of Finance progression • Proven experience building finance teams and implementing scalable systems • Strong cross-functional experience with product and tech teams • Comfortable operating in Pan-African, multi-currency environments • Success Indicators • Success Indicators • Clean, timely, and reliable monthly reporting with zero surprises • Clear visibility into cash runway, burn, and capital needs at all times • Strong financial controls with minimal reconciliation gaps or audit issues • Unit economics are clearly defined, tracked, and used in leadership decisions • Finance systems that scale seamlessly as transaction volume and markets grow • A high-performing finance team that operates independently and proactively • Investors and board members express strong confidence in financial clarity and discipline
Responsibilities
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial modeling • Build and manage a high-performing finance team • Partner closely with Product and Engineering to design and improve internal financial systems and reconciliation workflows • Oversee financial reporting, investor updates, and board materials • Drive unit economics, clarity, and support strategic decision-making • Ensure regulatory compliance across multi-market operations
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