Chief Financial Officer

About MataaMataa is the leading e-commerce platform in Libya, revolutionizing the online shopping experience. Our mission is to empower businesses and customers by providing seamless digital commerce solutions. We are on a journey to build the future of e-commerce in Libya, and we are looking for a visionary CFO to join our executive team. Why this role matters Mataa is scaling fast in a cash-on-delivery, high working-capital, low-trust market. We need a CFO who can build a world-class finance machine, secure debt, and turn messy cash cycles into predictable fuel for growth.

MissionDesign and own the finance operating system of Mataa: Chart of Accounts, FP&A, treasury, working capital facilities, COD reconciliation, ERP/Odoo finance stack, internal controls, and investor reporting—so the CEO can make fast, data-backed decisions. . Key ResponsibilitiesCapital & TreasuryStructure and raise debt facilities (working capital lines, inventory financing, revenue-based financing). Cash management, banking relationships, FX risk, liquidity buffers. Build and run the week by week cash flow and treasury policy. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)Own the budget, forecasts, scenario plans (base/bear/bull), and variance analyses.

Track unit economics (CAC, LTV, contribution margin by category/city) and profitability by business line (managed marketplace vs. in-stock). Design reporting dashboards (BI/Looker/Power BI) and make them simple enough for operators to act on. Accounting, Controls & ComplianceBuild the Chart of Accounts tailored to Mataa’s two models (inventory vs. marketplace). Month-end close, revenue recognition, accruals, COGS, inventory valuation, provisions. Implement/upgrade Odoo ERP Finance and enforce internal controls (cash handling, COD reconciliation, PO/3-way matching, approval matrices). IFRS/Libyan GAAP compliance, external audits, tax planning & filings. Operations FinanceCOD / wallet reconciliation and shrinkage/leakage prevention. Collections & payables cycles:

vendor payments calendar, DPO/DIO/DSO optimization. Cost discipline: compensation bands, headcount planning, procurement policies. Investor Relations & StrategyTranslate the numbers into strategy: pricing, assortment, city launch sequencing, logistics network design. Prepare board packs, investor updates, and drive data room readiness for future rounds. Requirements (Must-haves)8–12+ years total experience, with 3–5 years as a Head of Finance / CFO / VP Finance in a high-volume, low-margin business (e-commerce, retail, last-mile, fintech, or marketplaces). Debt financing experience (term sheets, covenants, collateral, cash sweeps). Strong command of IFRS, internal controls, and audit processes.

Hands-on with ERPs (Odoo preferred) and can design/own the Chart of Accounts. Excellent English & Arabic. Can operate in ambiguous, scrappy startup environments and then build structure fast. Nice-to-havesPrior experience in North Africa / MENA with COD-heavy operations. Experience with revenue-based financing, asset-backed lending, or SPVs. Built BI/analytics pipelines (SQL, dbt, or worked closely with data teams). Exposure to collections automation, reconciliation at scale, and fraud/risk. Personality / Working StyleOperator first, banker second: you build systems and ship improvements weekly. Zero ego, high rigor:

you get into the weeds (bank statements, delivery cash bags) and can also present to a board. Teaches the org finance: everyone learns to read the P&L and act on it. CompensationCompetitive salary, performance bonus tied to cash conversion cycle & EBITDA improvements. How to ApplySend your CV + a short memo to hr@mataaa. com