Chief Operating Officer (COO)

About Kaleta

Kaleta is a pan-African job and career platform connecting job seekers, recruiters and employers across the continent, in English and French. Thousands of professionals use Kaleta to find jobs, build strong CVs and grow their careers, while companies, NGOs and international organisations use it to find the right talent. Our mission: make finding work and building a career in Africa simpler, fairer and more ambitious.

Our culture

• Think big for Africa: we build for the whole continent, not one market.
• Own it: small team, big responsibilities; you see your impact every week.
• Members first: every decision starts with job seekers and recruiters.
• Integrity: we protect our members from scams and never compromise on trust.
• Bilingual and inclusive: English and French, many countries, one team.
• Learn fast: we test, measure and improve.

What we offer

• A founding role in an ambitious, fast-growing African tech company
• Direct impact on the careers of thousands of people
• Attractive remuneration tailored to your experience and profile
• A performance-based compensation plan that rewards results, plus health cover
• Flexible, hybrid way of working and a learning budget
• A young, bilingual and diverse team

How to apply

Apply through the job posting on kaleta.co with your CV and a short note (maximum one page) telling us why you want to build Kaleta with us. Closing date: [date]. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Kaleta never asks candidates for any payment at any stage of recruitment. Kaleta is an equal opportunity employer; women and candidates from all African countries are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Chief Operating Officer position

Location: Accra, Ghana (on-site, with travel) · Type: Full-time · Reports to: Founder & CEO

You will be the CEO’s right hand and the engine of Kaleta’s daily operations. You turn ambition into execution: processes that work, finances under control, a team that delivers and grows.

What you’ll do

• Run day-to-day operations and act as deputy to the CEO
• Own the budget, cash flow, billing and payment collection (mobile money, cards, bank)
• Build and run hiring, onboarding, payroll and HR processes
• Set up the operating rhythm: weekly priorities, KPIs and reporting
• Manage contracts with partners, suppliers and service providers
• Make sure Kaleta complies with company, tax and data protection rules
• Coordinate the teams so that product, member services and sales move in the same direction

What you bring

• 7+ years’ experience in operations, finance or general management, including 3+ years leading teams
• Experience in a start-up, digital business or fast-growing company
• Strong financial skills: budgets, cash-flow planning, reporting
• A structured, hands-on style: you build the process and make it work
• Excellent English; working French is a strong plus
• Knowledge of the Ghanaian business and regulatory environment

Nice to have: experience in HR tech, recruitment or a subscription (SaaS) business; an MBA or accounting qualification.

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