[Hiring] Head of Finance @Binance

Role Description

• Lead all aspects of the finance function for the Kenyan entity, including accounting, budgeting, treasury management, and strategic financial planning.
• In charge of the monthly closing process, the statutory financial statements in accordance with IFRS, and the monthly and quarterly reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Own the relationship with the external auditor, coordinate the statutory audit, and drive it to an unqualified opinion.
• Prepare and file all recurring Kenyan tax returns (VAT, excise duty, corporate income tax, withholding tax).
• Manage cash flow, funding, and treasury operations, including the controls over the movement of client and corporate funds.
• Maintain capital and liquidity at the level required of a licensed virtual asset service provider and produce the monthly capital adequacy and liquidity reports.
• Be in charge of all monthly reconciliations, and make the records available to the Central Bank of Kenya as required.
• Own the regulatory reporting calendar and act as the company’s contact for financial information requests from the Capital Markets Authority and the Central Bank of Kenya.
• Lead the build of financial projections, the annual operating plan, and monitor the budget and the forecasts.
• Partner with business and product teams on revenue, cost, and pricing models, and on the accounting treatment of new crypto products and offerings.
• Design and improve the financial control framework and document policies and procedures as the business scales.

Qualifications

• CPA(K) — member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya.
• At least 10 years of senior accounting experience, including at a global company, in financial services or fintech.
• Strong IFRS technical accounting; working knowledge of Kenyan tax and regulatory requirements.
• Experience using an accounting ERP such as NetSuite, Oracle, Workday.
• Excellent command of English, spoken and written.
• High integrity, proactive style, and judgment to escalate.
• Genuine interest in crypto and digital assets.

Benefits

• Shape the future of finance.
• Collaborate with world-class talent in a user-centric global organization with a flat structure.
• Tackle challenging projects in a fast-paced and innovative environment with autonomy.
• Thrive in a results-driven workplace with opportunities for career growth and continuous learning.
• Competitive salary and company benefits.
• Remote-first, work-from-home arrangement (may vary depending on the nature of the role and team).

Company Description

Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. We are trusted by 300+ million people in 100+ countries for our industry-leading security, user fund transparency, trading engine speed, deep liquidity, and an unmatched portfolio of digital-asset products. Binance offerings range from trading and finance to education, research, payments, institutional services, and more. Our mission is to increase the freedom of money and financial access for people around the world.