Chief Financial Officer at Kofa

About The Job

Summary:

• We are looking for a senior finance executive that has experience in areas such as strategy, large scale fundraising as well as the essential financial management and compliance skills needed to run a high calibre and fast-moving finance function. 

Responsibilities:

• Drive the company’s financial planning and long term strategy.
• Perform risk management by analysing the organization’s liabilities and investments
• Decide on investment strategies by considering cash and liquidity risks
• Control and evaluate the organization’s fundraising plans and capital structure
• Take lead on running an end-to-end fund-raising process, which includes preparing investment memorandums, data rooms and all required due diligence as required for equity and debt funders.
• Manage the company cash flow and ensure it is appropriate for the organization’s operations
• Supervise and manage all finance personnel
• Manage vendor relationships and required procurement processes
• Manage the supply chain and logistics to get goods from suppliers into warehouse
• Prepare all management accounts and investor updates on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis
• Lead and support budgeting across all departments
• Manage and oversee pricing updates in line with business goals and strategy
• Set up and oversee the company’s finance IT system
• Ensure compliance with the tax laws and company’s policies
• Prepare financial forecasts and analysis in line with business needs
• Oversee legal, working with external law firms
• Support business operations where required
• Cooperate and work with other departments to improve business and customer efficiency
• Support a range of other business activities that might arise with a focus on delivering customer value

Requirements and skills:

• Proven experience as a senior finance officer or relevant role is a must
• Proven experience leading fundraising from external parties such as Venture Capital, Private Equity, Structured Finance or Debt is a must
• Must be over 10 years post qualified ACCA, ACA or CIMA
• BSc/BA in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MBA/CFA is a plus
• Cross border experience is essential with awareness and experience managing FX risk
• In depth knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and forecasting methods
• Proficient in the use of MS Excel and PowerPoint along with financial management software (e.g. SAP, QuickBooks…)
• Ability to strategize and solve problems
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• An analytical mind, comfortable with numbers