Head of Finance

Head of Finance

About Safe and the team

💻 About the role:

🗃️ What you will be doing: 

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  Treasury Management: Oversee on-chain and fiat transactions, invoicing, and manage treasury activities to ensure smooth financial operations.
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  Timely and Accurate Periodic Closing: Collaborate with internal bookkeepers and external parties to ensure seamless and precise closing processes.
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  Liquidity and Funding Coordination: Support liquidity management and coordinate closely with the CFO on intercompany funding.
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  Tax Filings: Work with our Operations team and tax Partner to handle various tax filings efficiently.
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  Financial Automation: Build tools, automations, and processes to streamline all financial efforts and enhance productivity.
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  DAO Operations Support: Assist in issuing and monitoring grants, building robust reporting mechanisms to support the operations of the DAO.
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  Token Option Exercises: Lead the financial processes related to token option exercises, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
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  Month-End and Quarter-End Closings: Partner with the accounting team to prepare and review month-end and quarter-end book close processes.
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  Reconciliations and Adjustments: Maintain appropriate reconciliations, validate support for all adjustments, and update financial statements accordingly.
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  Financial Statements and Reporting including ESA: Prepare and coordinate financial statements, regulatory and VAT reporting, business forecasts, and other external reporting requirements.
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  Audit Leadership: Lead the audit process, coordinating all stakeholders to ensure a smooth and efficient audit experience.
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  Cashflow and Budget Forecasting: Update weekly cashflow overviews, lead month-end forecasting, and budget processes, preparing detailed management reports and analytical reviews.
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  Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work with Legal, Risk Management, and Internal Audit to address compliance issues and implement best practices.
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  Compliance Policies Implementation: Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures specific to the Foundation.
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  Risk Assessments and Audits: Conduct regular compliance risk assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks and ensure non-compliance issues are addressed.

🎒 What you will bring: 

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  5+ years’ experience as a finance professional at a payment/e-money institution, bank, fin-tech, financial regulatory agency and/or professional service firm serving financial institution clients.
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  3+ experience working in a regulated entity/environment.
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  A professional finance qualification, and membership of a recognized professional body, is a prerequisite (Swiss CPA with experience in senior management).
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  Experience in the blockchain industry is a plus; a strong interest and fast learning curve is a must.
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  Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of business functions, with an emphasis on senior management and a track record of performing in a management role. Project management experience is desirable but not essential.
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  Excellent oral and written communication in English and German
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  Track record of building strong relationships with boards, senior management and regulators.
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  Capacity to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards and effective time management.
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  Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment within a high growth business.
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  Knowledge and experience with IFRS is a plus
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  Knowledge of accounting month-end book close process.
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  Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

 🎁 What we can offer you:

Home Working Budget:

Personalize your home office with a dedicated budget! Choose from a sleek desk, top-notch headphones, a comfy chair, and more. We're committed to creating a workspace that inspires you.

State-of-the-Art Hardware:

Enjoy the latest laptop of your choice! We understand the importance of having the right tools, and we provide you with the best-in-class hardware for seamless productivity.

Continuous Learning:

Invest in yourself with our personal education and conference budgets. Stay ahead of the curve by attending conferences, workshops, and courses that align with your professional growth.

Innovative Fridays:

Unleash your creativity! Spend Friday afternoons diving into research or working on a side project within our exciting ecosystem. It's the perfect opportunity to explore new ideas and contribute to innovative endeavors.

Flexible Work Schedules:

Embrace work-life balance with our flexible working schedules. We understand that everyone has unique needs, and our hybrid work policies empower you to choose a working style that suits you best.