Our
Client in the IT Industry is seeking a dynamic Finance Director keen to work
in a startup environment and passionate about Africa’s growth, understands
technology and wants to be part of a great growth story.
The Finance Director will collaborate
with the CEO to create strategic growth plans, build the Finance Team and raise
substantial amounts of equity and working capital needed to achieve our
ambitious goals.
Key Responsibilities
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Collaborate with the CEO and COO to
create strategic growth plans and to raise the equity and working capital needed
to implement these plans
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Lead and work on
1.
Structuring equity instruments to
raise capital
2.
Liaise with large institutional
investors to create a pipeline of investors
3.
Be able to build and create high
quality term sheets and negotiate with potential investors
4.
Negotiate with large debtors and
banks
5.
Coordinate tax and audit filings in
each country of operation
6.
Maintain banking relationships and
monitor accounts
7.
Oversee revenue, expenses booking
according to globally compliant practices
·
Manage financial reporting for
investors and the Board of Directors
·
Provide clear regular reports to the
management team on performance to budget, cash flow projections, and risks
·
Drive strategic improvements to
global operation, including country-specific tax-efficient structures,
transactions between parent and subsidiary, and maintenance of global
inventory.
·
Evaluate and engage with advisors as
needed
·
Participate in risk management and
legal activities, including client contracts, partnership agreements,
investment papers, compliance, insurance, etc.
Required Skills & Experience
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Five years minimum work experience in
finance
·
Some investment banking or strategic
consulting experience
·
Some work experience in a
multinational company, preferably with operations in Africa
·
Advanced proficiency in accounting
software tools, including Quickbooks
·
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft
Excel and Financial modeling expertise
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Ability to manage a global,
multi-cultural team of finance and accounting staff
·
Entrepreneurial spirit and collaborative
nature, ability and drive to work independently, solution- oriented
·
Master’s degree in accounting,
finance, business administration, or equivalent
Should also have
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Strong investment banking experience
specifically in Mergers and Acquisitions
·
Extensive network in the Private
equity space
·
Understand deal structuring from a
sell side perspective
·
Demonstrated resourcefulness in
proposing new ways of creating efficiencies and navigating global tax
structures
·
Outstanding written and verbal
communications skills (English)
·
Self starter and requires no
operating manual
·
Copious amounts of humor
Applicants who meet the requirements
stated above should send their applications and detailed CVs with a day – time
telephone number to the email address: jobs@hcsafrica.com with Finance
Director on the Subject line.