Head of Finance — Kenya

Binance
Kenya
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Finance professionals with IFRS expertise and regulatory experience in Kenya will find this leadership role in a fast-growing blockchain ecosystem.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 10+ years of senior accounting experience in global financial services or fintech environments
    — “At least 10 years of senior accounting experience, including at a global company, in financial services or fintech”
  • Individuals with a CPA(K) qualification and strong track record in statutory reporting and audit management
    — “CPA(K) — member in good standing of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya”
  • Professionals adept at managing complex regulatory frameworks and building scalable financial control systems
    — “Design and improve the financial control framework and document policies and procedures as the business scales”

Things to consider

  • The role requires maintaining compliance with Kenyan financial and tax regulations as a primary responsibility
    — “Prepare and file all recurring Kenyan tax returns (VAT, excise duty, corporate income tax, withholding tax)”
  • The position involves direct coordination with external auditors and government financial regulators
    — “Own the relationship with the external auditor, coordinate the statutory audit and drive it to an unqualified opinion”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with global accounting ERP systems and their application in finance leadership
    — “Experience using an accounting ERP such as NetSuite, Oracle, Workday”
  • Demonstrate your familiarity with crypto-specific accounting treatments and revenue models
    — “Partner with business and product teams on revenue, cost and pricing models, and on the accounting treatment of new crypto products and offerings”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • accurate financial statements
  • timely reporting
  • unqualified audit opinion
  • compliance with regulations
Typical background
financeaccountingfintech

Skills & requirements

Required

AccountingTaxReportingBudgetingTreasury ManagementStrategic Financial PlanningIFRSKenyan Tax And Regulatory RequirementsERP SystemsFinancial Control Framework

Preferred

CryptocurrencyFintech

Stack & domain

AccountingTaxReportingIFRSKenyan Tax And Regulatory RequirementsERP SystemsFinancial ProjectionsAnnual Operating PlanBudget MonitoringFinancial Control FrameworkLeadershipProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkProactive StyleCpa(k)FinanceRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Original posting from Binance via Greenhouse

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.

What You’ll Do:

Accounting, tax, and reporting

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.

Prudential and regulatory

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

Business partnering, governance and controls

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

What We’re Looking For:

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.

Why Binance

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 enviornment 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)

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Source: Binance careers (Greenhouse)

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