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Head of Finance

Dayra

Dayra

Accounting & Finance
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Posted on Jul 29, 2025

Location: Zamalek, Cairo (Hybrid: 3 days onsite, 2 fixed remote days)
Reports to: CEO

About Dayra

Dayra is a YC-backed fintech company building a financial operating system for the new economy. We enable companies of all sizes to offer financial services to their gig workers and micro-business partners through embedded financial solutions. Our services include working capital financing, inventory financing, CAPEX financing, transfers, and payroll management.

About the Role

We are hiring a Head of Finance to lead Dayra’s financial operations and strategy. This role is pivotal to maintaining financial health, regulatory compliance, and preparing the company for scalable growth. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with strong execution and has a proven track record in financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making.

  • Prepare, manage, and monitor annual budgets, and provide actionable insights based on performance against forecasts.

  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with Egyptian and international standards (e.g., IFRS or local GAAP).

  • Oversee compliance with the Financial Regulatory Authority and other statutory, tax, and financial regulations.

  • Develop and maintain strong internal controls to protect assets, ensure compliance, and prevent fraud.

  • Act as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors, tax advisors, and regulators.

  • Engage with banks and financial institutions to secure and close financing lines that support Dayra’s operations and growth.

  • Manage treasury operations, including cash flow, liquidity, working capital, and banking relationships.

  • Develop and implement financial policies to support scalable and compliant company growth.

  • Build and lead the finance team, and communicate financial insights to the executive team and board.

Who We’re Looking For

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in banking or financial services, with leadership roles in finance, credit, or risk.

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university (with validation from the Supreme Council of Universities, if local).

  • Strong knowledge of accounting, taxation, and Egyptian financial regulations.

  • High analytical ability, attention to detail, and professional integrity.

  • Must commit to serving exclusively in this role, with no concurrent executive duties elsewhere.