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Job Description

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Company: Gamezon Space Corporation
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Level: Executive Leadership
Shareholding Status: Employee Shareholder

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Company Overview

Gamezon Space Corporation is a multinational e-commerce company headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, operating across multiple international markets. The company leverages advanced digital platforms, logistics networks, and innovative technologies to provide seamless online marketplace services, customer solutions, and global trade connectivity for Businesses and Consumers.

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Position Summary

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the financial leadership, fiscal integrity, and long-term financial sustainability of Gamezon Space Corporation. The CFO oversees all financial operations including financial planning, reporting, risk management, capital structuring, compliance, and investor relations.

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As an Employee Shareholder, the CFO holds equity in the company and aligns financial strategy with long-term shareholder value creation, sustainable profitability, and corporate governance excellence.

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Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Develop and implement the company’s global financial strategy.

  • Partner with the CEO and Board to drive long-term growth initiatives.

  • Provide strategic financial insights for expansion into new markets.

  • Support mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments.

2. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

  • Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.

  • Monitor financial performance against strategic objectives.

  • Develop KPIs and performance dashboards for executive decision-making.

  • Conduct scenario analysis and financial modeling.

3. Financial Reporting & Compliance

  • Ensure accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting.

  • Oversee preparation of consolidated financial statements.

  • Ensure compliance with IFRS, local Kenyan regulations, and international financial standards.

  • Manage internal and external audits.

4. Treasury & Capital Management

  • Oversee cash flow management, liquidity planning, and capital allocation.

  • Optimize capital structure and financing strategies.

  • Manage banking relationships and funding arrangements.

  • Evaluate investment opportunities and capital expenditures.

5. Risk Management & Internal Controls

  • Establish and maintain strong internal control systems.

  • Identify financial and operational risks, including foreign exchange exposure.

  • Oversee enterprise risk management frameworks.

  • Ensure tax efficiency and regulatory compliance across jurisdictions.

6. Investor & Shareholder Relations

  • Communicate financial performance to shareholders and investors.

  • Support fundraising, equity structuring, and valuation activities.

  • Align financial policies with shareholder value objectives.

  • Act in the best interest of employee shareholders and corporate stakeholders.

7. Technology & Financial Systems

  • Oversee financial systems, ERP platforms, and digital payment integrations.

  • Drive automation and financial process optimization.

  • Strengthen cybersecurity and financial data protection measures.

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Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or Master’s preferred).

  • CPA, ACCA, or equivalent professional certification required.

  • Minimum 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience.

  • Experience in e-commerce, fintech, multinational corporations, or digital platforms preferred.

  • Strong understanding of cross-border financial operations and tax structures.

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Core Competencies

  • Strategic financial leadership

  • Advanced financial modeling and analysis

  • Corporate governance expertise

  • Risk assessment and mitigation

  • Strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills

  • Ethical leadership and integrity

  • Global financial perspective

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Equity & Financial Participation

In order to Unify the Financial Interest between the Company Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) and the Shareholders, the CFO need be a Shareholder. You will acquire the Company Ordinary Shares of USD.0.774 or Ksh.100.00 per value per share of Market value equivalent to one times (1x) the Director's Annual Cash Retainer or 50,000 shares of the same value per share, whichever is higher to a Maximum of 3.5% of the Total Shares under ESOPs Pool.

Note:

  • Director's Annual Cash Retainer = USD.50,000 or Ksh.6,640,000;

  • ESOPs Shares Pool = 7,000,000 Ordinary Shares

  • Nominal Value per Share = USD.0.774 or Ksh.100.00 per Share

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Working Conditions

The CFO will work in a professional office environment, at the Company Head Office Located at The BRICK, Thindigua, along Kiambu Rd, with a collaborative culture. This role may require occasional extended hours to prepare for Board meetings or to address urgent compliance issues. The company promotes a hybrid work model, allowing for a flexible work-life balance.

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Compensation & Benefits​​

a. Financial Compensation

  • Competitive executive salary of USD.330,450 Annually. This excludes Superannuation and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)

  • Sitting Allowances 

  • Paid time off (PTO).

  • Executive benefits package

  • Retirement savings plan.

  • Performance-based bonuses

b. Equity Based Compensation

  • Equity/Shareholding participation

  • Employee Share Ownership Plans (ESOPs) which vests over 4 Years

  • Long-term incentive plans (LTIPs)

c. Non-Financial Compensation 

  • Professional development opportunities.

  • Health insurance benefits.

  • Company House. Corporate Employee Official Residence for CFO

  • Company Car for Official Commute.

  • Company High Profile Personal Security & Protection Plan for the CFO & immediate Family.

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Reporting Structure

The CFO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the Board of Directors, Audit Committee, and external financial stakeholders.

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