About Us
In November 2020 in Côte d'Ivoire, then in December 2023 in Senegal, we introduced a groundbreaking financial super app, offering a comprehensive suite of services encompassing online and offline payments, peer-to-peer transactions, fund transfers, savings, and budgeting tools.
As of today, we have empowered thousands of users to seamlessly perform these financial activities, and our rapid growth continues unabated. Our overarching objective is to forge the next generation of digital financial solutions in Francophone Africa, a region where fewer than 25% of the population currently has access to traditional banking services.
The financial landscape of this region is undergoing a profound transformation, with millions of individuals shifting from basic financial transactions (mobile money) to more sophisticated financial management. Djamo is uniquely positioned to emerge as the premier choice for meeting these evolving financial needs.
We are proud to have garnered support from world-renowned investors, including Y Combinator, Partech, Kima, and Norskeen, which underscores our potential and commitment to reshaping the financial services landscape in Africa.
To support the launch and growth of our activities in Djamo Entities, we are looking for a Regional Head of Finance.
Your Role
We seek a highly skilled and experienced Regional Head of Finance to lead our financial operations and strategy. Reporting to the VP of Finance our new Regional Head of Finance will play a pivotal role in ensuring our financial health, driving sustainable growth, and providing strategic financial guidance to the executive team. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-growth company with a strong focus on financial inclusion, innovation, and technology.
Your responsibilities will include
Financial Strategy and Planning:
- Develop and execute the company's financial strategy to support growth objectives.
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Financial guidance and recommendations.
- Monitor financial performance against strategic goals and provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the executive team and board.
- Identify key financial drivers (top line or cost) and recommend actions to improve financial performance.
Financial Operations:
- Oversee the financial operations, including accounting, treasury, tax, and compliance.
- Oversee accountancy and consolidated reporting including all entities.
- Establish and maintain robust financial controls and processes across all entities.
- Coordinate financial audits and ensure compliance with audit requirements.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting under IFRS/GAAP.
Capital Management:
- Manage capital allocation, including fundraising, debt financing, and equity management for the different entities.
- Manage cash flow and liquidity to meet the organization's operational and investment needs.
- Evaluate investment opportunities and assess their financial viability.
- Optimize the company's capital structure to support growth and profitability.
Risk Management:
- Identify financial risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Implement effective risk management policies and procedures.
- Monitor and manage the company's exposure to financial risks.
Team Leadership:
- Build and lead a global high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.
- Provide mentorship and professional development opportunities to team members.
Stakeholder Relations:
- Collaborate and communicate with external stakeholders, including investors, lenders, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
- Maintain strong relationships with banking, lending, and other financial partners.
- Lead fundraising operations, including structuring and negotiating financial aspects of deals and completing due diligence.
The Requirements
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, changing, and high-growth environment.
- Ability to adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions and cope effectively with complexity and change.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective communication and presentation skills.
- Fluent in French and English [this role will regularly interact with non-French speakers].
- Master's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field (MBA or CPA preferred).
- +10 years experience in auditing/accounting/finance
- Experience of financial reporting requirements under IFRS/GAAP
- Proven experience as a senior finance leader in a fintech or technology-driven scale-up.
- Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.
- Has demonstrated success in fundraising and capital management.
Why work at Djamo
- The balance between autonomy and collaboration, insight and intuition, work and life.
- Work in small, open, friendly teams to create beloved products and services.
- Ethical and stimulating environment.
- Contribute to the rapid expansion of a startup in French-speaking Africa.
- Positively impact millions by providing simple and fair banking.
- Collaborative, fun environment with strong team spirit and a culture of continuous employee development.
We will consider all applications on the same basis. Djamo is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. You are not ticking every box or thinking you’ve got that unique set of skills we haven’t realized we need. Apply anyway; we’re always looking to add great people at every level.
Type of contract
Permanent
Locations
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Sector of activity
Mobile Financial Services