VP Finance at Kofa

About The Job

Position Summary

• We are looking for a seasoned finance professional that has experience in areas such as strategy, fundraising as well as the essential financial management and compliance skills needed to run a high calibre and fast-moving finance function.
• We are truly and equal opportunities employers and it is important for us that we create diversity in our teams to help us think differently and create amazing customer products and solutions.

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
• Proven experience leading fundraising from external parties such as Venture Capital, Private Equity, Structured Finance or Debt
• 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