Talentsquare is on a mission to make human resource the number one priority for every business in Africa and the wider community. We partner with stakeholders to understand how best to develop and place talents, improving how people launch out in their careers, build or learn to develop their skills.The Mission
You will serve as the “Fractional CFO,” responsible for designing the financial pipes of the business. You won’t just record transactions; you will engineer the Cash Float required to support 500+ outsourced staff and high-margin advisory projects. You are the guardian of our 3X Revenue-per-Hire mandate.
Key Result Areas (KRAs)
Systems Architecture: Lead the end-to-end deployment and optimization of the Zoho or Quickbooks Finance Suite (Books, Expenses, Inventory).
Liquidity Engineering: Design and monitor “Cash Float” models for our Managed Outsourcing division to ensure zero-capital risk during payroll cycles.
Revenue Optimization: Manage Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and implement automated collection workflows to maintain a sub-15-day payment cycle.
Structural Audits: Conduct weekly “3X ROI” audits on all internal and project-based roles to ensure maximum operational leverage.
Compliance & Treasury: Oversee VAT, WHT, and PAYE filings while managing the firm’s 3-month payroll reserve and treasury functions.
Requirements
The Ideal Architect
Qualifications: ICAN, ACCA, or a Degree in Finance/Accounting with a strong strategic tilt.
Tech Mastery: Deep, hands-on experience with Zoho Books is non-negotiable.
Mindset: You think in terms of “Capital Efficiency” and “Operating Leverage,” not just debits and credits.
Experience: Previous experience in a professional services firm, consulting house, or a startup in its “Survival-to-Scale” phase is highly preferred.
Availability: You are comfortable working 12 high-impact hours per month, delivering results through systems rather than manual labor.