Head of Finance — Kenya

• Lead all aspects of the finance function for the Kenyan entity, including accounting, budgeting, treasury management and strategic financial planning
• In charge of the monthly closing process, the statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS and the monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submission
• Own the relationship with the external auditor, coordinate the statutory audit and drive it to an unqualified opinion
• Prepare and file all recurring Kenyan tax returns (VAT, excise duty, corporate income tax, withholding tax)
• Manage cash flow, funding and treasury operations, including the controls over the movement of client and corporate funds.

• Maintain capital and liquidity at the level required of a licensed virtual asset service provider and produce the monthly capital adequacy and liquidity reports
• Be in charge of all monthly reconciliations, and make the records available to the Central Bank of Kenya as required
• Own the regulatory reporting calendar and act as the company’s contact for financial information requests from the Capital Markets Authority and the Central Bank of Kenya

• Lead the build of financial projections, the annual operating plan, and monitor the budget and the forecasts
• Partner with business and product teams on revenue, cost and pricing models, and on the accounting treatment of new crypto products and offerings
• Design and improve the financial control framework and document policies and procedures as the business scales

• CPA(K) — member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya
• At least 10 years of senior accounting experience, including at a global company, in financial services or fintech
• Strong IFRS technical accounting; working knowledge of Kenyan tax and regulatory requirements
• Experience using an accounting ERP such as NetSuite, Oracle, Workday
• Excellent command of English, spoken and written
• High integrity, proactive style and judgment to escalate
• Genuine interest in crypto and digital assets.

• Shape the future of finance 
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure
• Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative enviornment with autonomy
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and company benefits
• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team)

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