Chief Financial Officer (Africa / Cryptocurrency / Remote)

Chief Financial Officer (Africa / Cryptocurrency / Remote)

Our client is a U.S incorporated company with operations in 16 African countries and is one of the first to bring cryptocurrency and related financial infrastructure products and services to Africa. Their mission is to make cryptocurrency / blockchain and other FinTech products and services more accessible and affordable than ever before. Our client's vision strives to form a committed team of forward-thinkers who collectively create a supportive, welcoming, and highly innovative environment for all.

Job Type : Full-time | Remote

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a VP Finance or CFO role
• Experience working in a finance role within a multi-jurisdictional company (including African jurisdictions) and actively participating in group consolidation exercises.
• Earlier experience working in the audit function of a Big 4 accounting firm or at a bulge bracket investment bank with exposure to the financial services industry.
• Experience living and working in sub-Saharan Africa
• Experience working in the United States and / or UK / Europe
• University education in the United States and / or UK / Europe
• Working knowledge or familiarity with cryptocurrency and other financial services (e.g. payment services, remittance, etc.)
• Experience with transfer pricing and withholding tax issues
• Outstanding financial acumen blended with business partnership and leadership skills
• Proven track record of financial performance and of being a strong business partner
• Exhibit outstanding critical thinking skills, including the ability to develop and continually revise the company's financial model, analyze data, identify trends, pinpoint problems and root causes, ask probing questions and develop innovative solutions
• Passion and proven ability to cultivate top talent, build, and lead diverse, cross-departmental and cross-border teams
• Demonstrated experience and leadership in managing a team of professionals to meet the strategic business needs
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with leaders to develop and execute plans.
• Excellent communicator and change leader

Preferred

Responsibilities

If you are interested, please send your application via our website or job link! We look forward to hearing from you!