Chief Financial Officer
Weekday (YC W21)
ERP
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
ERPGo
About the role
- Prepare and maintain accurate journal entries, management accounts, and tax filings
- Reconcile financial positions and transactions with banks, mobile network operators, and technology partners
- Ensure proper application of direct and indirect taxes, including VAT, withholding tax, and corporate tax
- Manage foreign exchange acquisition and optimize FX exposure to support efficient fund repatriation to headquarters
- Coordinate intercompany transactions and accounts with the group finance team
- Ensure full compliance with Ghanaian financial regulations, tax laws, and fintech-specific reporting requirements
- Lead financial planning and analysis to support business growth and risk mitigation
- Participate in group reporting processes, including consolidation, variance analysis, and KPI tracking
- Support audit processes, both internal and external, and maintain robust internal controls
- Liaise with local banks, regulators, and auditors to ensure smooth financial operations
- Collaborate with headquarters finance and treasury teams to align cash flow, reporting, and strategic initiatives
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
- Professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CPA, CFA) is highly desirable
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in financial management, preferably in fintech, banking, or microfinance
- Proven experience in fund repatriation, FX management, and intercompany accounting
- Strong understanding of Ghanaian tax and financial regulations
- Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
- Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Fluency in English; knowledge of local languages is a plus
- Plus: Strategic financial planning and modeling; Regulatory compliance and tax expertise; FX and treasury operations; Hands-on accounting and reconciliation; Stakeholder and cross-border coordination; Integrity, adaptability, and ownership mindset
