Chief Financial Officer

Key responsibilities areas

• Fundraising & Investor Relations : Lead the company's debt fundraising efforts, and support securing equity financing. Total goal is $400M over next 3 years. Manage relationships with investors, analysts, and financial institutions. Manage the due diligence process to unburden the CEO of these responsibilities.
• Special Focus on Debt Financing : while equity financing necessarily involves the CEO, debt financing should be 90% handled by the CFO. This includes over $200M of debt needed over the next 3 years, including both corporate level, country level, and local currency debt.
• Mitigation of Currency Risk : operating in multiple counties, especially Nigeria, creates risk through currency devaluation. Mitigating these risks is very important.
• IPO Readiness & Execution : Lead and manage the company's efforts to prepare for and execute an Initial Public Offering (IPO), if and when deemed appropriate.
• International Financial Operations & Controls : Oversee all global financial operations, including accounting, treasury, financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management in multiple countries. Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and accounting standards.
• Financial Strategy & Planning : Develop and implement the company's overall financial strategy, including long-term financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Mergers & Acquisitions : Evaluate and execute potential mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic investments.
• Team Leadership & Development : Build and lead a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Financial Reporting & Analysis : Provide timely and accurate financial reports and analysis to the CEO, Board of Directors, and investors. Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Risk Management : Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring the company's financial stability and long-term sustainability.

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