Chief Financial Officer (FinTech / Cryptocurrency) at an American-based Company - Black Pen Recruitment

Black Pen Recruitment - Our client is an American-based company. They are expanding globally by being one of the first movers to bring cryptocurrency to Africa and the Middle East at large. The mission is to make bitcoin/blockchain and other FinTech services more accessible, and affordable, than ever before.

They are recruiting to fill the the position below:

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer (FinTech / Cryptocurrency)

Location: Lagos (Remote)
Job Type: Full-Time | Remote
Industry: Financial Services

Job Description

• Are you an experienced CFO with insight into the world of Fintech? Passionate about crypto and the blockchain space?
• We're looking for an experienced finance executive to join our client’s leadership team.
• We are looking for a business strategist with a financial planning & analysis background as well as the ability to build and lead our finance and accounting teams.
• You will be working with a diverse team based in over a dozen countries.
• You will not only lead the standard execution of finance and accounting functions but serve as a key business partner to inform decision-making and strategy at the micro and macro levels.

Responsibilities

• Advise the CEO
• Manage the company's relationships with some of the world's leading FinTech investors
• Continue to build out an internal and external finance and accounting team in Africa
• Improve and automate FP&A processes, as well as KPI and financial performance reporting against company targets and goals
• Assist with the design of internal processes, systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information
• Manage liquidity in both fiat currency and cryptocurrencies
• Oversee the production of accurate financial statements
• Make sure all financial data adheres to current tax laws and regulations
• Serve as the primary interface with our external auditor
• Maintain a strong financial control environment in compliance with all state and federal requirements
• Challenge the status quo with ideas to drive internal efficiencies and growth in revenue based upon solid data analysis

Requirements
The ideal candidate is someone who has:

• 5+ years of experience in a VP Finance or CFO role
• Experience with a venture-funded, high-growth technology startup
• Experience working in Africa
• Work experience or education in the United States and Africa
• Working knowledge of cryptocurrency
• Experience with transfer pricing
• Fundraising experience
• 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 analyze data, identify trends, pinpoint problems and root causes, ask probing questions and develop innovative solutions
• Passion and proven ability to cultivate top talent and lead diverse, cross-departmental 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

Salary
Competitive plus equity.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.