Head OF FINANCE

  • Full-time

Company Description

Renda is a B2B fulfillment platform that simplifies the process of order fulfilment and retail distribution for both local and international businesses across Africa by providing easy access to first to last mile logistics solutions.

Our vision is to become the largest and most trusted Fulfillment partner for retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and e-Commerce platforms across Africa.

We are seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Head of Finance with the ability to build a team from scratch to lead our finance function and play a key role in the strategic direction of our company. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of experience in a senior finance role and a proven track record of success in leading teams, developing financial strategies, and driving operational excellence with a proper understanding of financial planning and has the ability to support the growth of a company.

 

Job Description

Financial Reporting and Analysis

● Oversee the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.

● Analyze financial data and trends, providing insights and recommendations to inform strategic decision-making.

● Develop and implement financial reporting systems and processes

 

Budgeting and Forecasting

● Develop and maintain annual budgets and forecasts.

● Monitor and analyze budget variances and take corrective action as necessary.

● Provide financial support to business units

 

Financial Planning and Analysis

● Develop and analyze financial models to support strategic decision-making.

● Evaluate and recommend investment opportunities.

● Analyze the financial impact of mergers and acquisitions.

 

Financial Planning and Analysis

● Develop and analyze financial models to support strategic decision-making.

● Evaluate and recommend investment opportunities.

● Analyze the financial impact of mergers and acquisitions.

Qualifications

The candidate must be demonstrate experience in managing the following

 Financial Reporting- Financial Planning- Invoicing, Payables and Receivables- Cashflow Management- Audit, Compliance and Taxation- Budgeting and Forecasting-Fundraising (Both Debt and Equity)

 

  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

● At least, 6-8 years of experience with 3-4 years experience in finance leadership roles  

● Ability to work in a startup & hyper growth environment

● Proven experience leading and building high-performing teams from scratch.

● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

● Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software

Additional Information

Our Vision: To be the largest and most trusted fulfillment partner for retailers, wholesalers, manufacturers and e-Commerce platforms across Africa.