Duplo is a Lagos-based fintech startup that enables businesses in Africa to digitize their receivables and payables, reduce time-to-cash, lower transaction costs, and generate more revenue from their business customers.

We want to make B2B payments as simple as P2P payment apps. Most business payments in Africa are made offline….yikes. We are on a mission to transform this. We are backed by top investors including Point Nine, Tribe Capital, Commerce Ventures, Liquid2 Ventures, My Asia VC, Soma Capital, YCombinator, Oui Capital, and others.

This is a unique opportunity. You'll have the responsibility and resources to take a significant part in the creation of a paradigm-changing product that will impact millions.

The Head of Finance will oversee all financial aspects of the company, including financial planning, treasury management, banking relationships, treasury management, risk management, record-keeping, and financial reporting. The ideal candidate will be an experienced leader with strategic thinking and expert knowledge in all areas of finance, accounting, and economic regulations.

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight for all financial accounting and reporting, including but not limited to the following functions: payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, general ledger, fixed assets, and bank reconciliation.
• Manage the preparation of all financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, reports to internal and external stakeholders
• Develops finance organizational strategies by contributing financial and accounting information, analysis, and recommendations to strategic thinking and direction and establishing functional objectives in line with organizational objectives.
• Work closely with the CEO to optimize the financial and operational performance of the company.
• Stay abreast of auditing, tax, and other financial regulations to ensure compliance and prompt adaptation of financial processes.
  
• Manage relationships with financial institutions, investment managers, and external advisors to ensure optimal service and compliance with all financial and investment regulations.
• Analyze costs, pricing, variable contributions, sales results and the company’s actual performance compared to the business plans.
• Ensure financial policies and procedures are adhered to, promoting transparency and accountability

Requirements and Skills:

• 7+ years of work experience in Audit, Finance, Treasury Management and Accounting
• ACCA/ICAN certification is an added advantage
• Excellent knowledge of data analysis and financial modeling.
• Experience in investor relations
• Bachelor’s degree (concentration in accounting or finance) preferred
• Previous startup experience preferred
• Expert in Microsoft Office (especially Excel); accounting software such as Microsoft Dynamics (Nav), QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite
• Strong priority and time management skills; strong oral and written communication skills