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Head of Finance
Location
Africa
Posted
107 days ago
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Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Head of Finance
Talent Safari
• 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
Job 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
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