JOB SUMMARY
You will oversee financial operations, including providing and interpreting financial information, managing accounts receivable and accounts payable (AR & AP), managing cash flow, ensuring timely settlements of merchants and advising on future trends. You will also be responsible for minimizing financial risks and ensuring budget preparation, audits, and regulatory compliance
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in finance and accounting
CPA (K) professional
A minimum of 7+ years' experience in finance & accounting in a FinTech setting with 3 of those years in senior management.
Knowledge of Regulatory Reporting & Compliance (IFRS/GAAPS/Tax).
Strong understanding of payment systems, settlement cycles, and reconciliation
Financial Control & Reporting
In-depth knowledge of treasury operations and liquidity
Experience in working closely with executive staff and directors is
Knowledge of accounting software g Xero will be an added advantage
Good communication skills, especially with high level stake holders
Ability to motivate the team and lead by example
Able to identify, mentor and grow the leadership potential of members in your team(s)
Effective time management - to ensure adherence to strict deadlines for financial reporting, filing, and audits.
Experience with advanced excel is a must
Consistent, accurate, and thorough with an eye for details
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
FinancialStrategyandPlanning
Oversee annual budget preparation by liaising with various departments throughout the budgeting cycle and conducting reviews with department heads on budget utilization, ensuring strict budgetary compliance and zero deviation from approved
Develop and execute financial strategies to support business growth, profitability, and
Provide strategic financial input in decision-making and play a key management and leadership role in executing efficient processes across the
Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and
Serve as the custodian of the reporting systems, ensuring that the financial system and BI tools effectively meet the financial requirements of the business within established
Align and review solutions/products pricing with the market demands and customer value
TREASURY MANAGEMENT
Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure financial
Manage relationships with banks, financial institutions, and payment processors.
Oversee the treasury operations, including payments, transfers, and account
FINANCIAL REPORTING
Deliver real-time insights into business performance and financial results of the topline, conducting variance and sensitivity analyses on revenue and margin performance for merchants, verticals, and products on a daily, weekly, and monthly
Oversee the month-end and year-end closing process and prepare financial statements and reports
Manage all accounting operations, including billing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and financial reporting.
SETTLEMENTS
Oversee the weekly preparation of merchant and partner statements, ensuring that they are shared with the respective clients and that funds are processed within the
Manage end-to-end settlement processes across multiple payment gateways, banks, and
Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of transactions, refunds, and
Ensure timely settlements by acquirers through report requests, verification, and accurate sharing of payment details with them
COMPLIANCE
Ensure compliance with financial regulations, including AML, KYC, PCI DSS, and
Ensure all tax returns are filed on a timely basis as per the relevant
Collaborate with external auditors and provided the necessary support to ensure timely and accurate
Identify and establish processes to enhance governance and compliance within the organization
Ensure that company assets are insured and that any additional required insurance is secured when due and upon acquisition
PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABORATIONS
Work closely with partners, acquirers, aggregators to align financial operations with business objectives.
Foster strong working relationships with cross-functional teams, including Business, Customer Service, Technical, HR and Operations to provide strategic financial advice and enhance overall business performance.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
Lead and mentor the Finance and Settlements team while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operation excellence.
Coordinate with finance team to complete assigned accounting tasks within