Head
Accounting and Finance
Who we
are: Jumia
Group is a leading global incubator of start-ups. We started operating in
Africa in 2012 and since then have launched multiple successful companies, such
as Jumia, Jumia Market, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House,
Jumia Jobs, Jumia Car, Jumia Service.
Africa
is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, offering excellent
opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment. Its economic growth has
enabled innovative businesses to flourish and this is where Jumia steps
in.
Job
Description: As
Head Accounting and Finance you work directly with the CFO’s and founding teams
which you support in interdisciplinary issues such as controlling and
accounting.
You
will also work with the AIG CFO to make sure corporate policies and procedures
are adhered to.
The position of Head Accounting and Finance entails:
The position of Head Accounting and Finance entails:
- Responsibility
for all finance related requirements involve the following:
- Managing
and maintaining the financial accounting system, and all accounting
processes including daily accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash
collection, GL, payroll, bank reconciliation and tax filings,
- Ensuring
accurate and timely reporting of the business financial results, the
preparation of the budgets, financial reports and analyses and supporting
the analysis of financial results to the executive leadership team and
Partner group,
- Ensure
compliance with all country legal, regulatory and tax reporting
requirements,
- Supporting
the evaluation of cash flow projections,
- Support
in the design of policies and processes for internal control in order to
minimize, business risk and comply with local and internal accounting
standards,
- Developing
country/product specific policies and procedures to improve overall
operation/effectiveness.
Profile
Requirements
A
successful candidate will fulfill the following requirements:
- Knowledge
and experience of processing receivable and payables
- At
least 2 years of experience in the industry (i.e. outside of a public
accounting firm
- International
experience either through living abroad or working on multiple short and
long term projects/assignments abroad
- At
least 5 Years of Public accounting in a Big Six
- Degree
and local accounting qualification
- ACCA
Required
- Expert
level knowledge of IFRS
- Experience
of making statutory filings for local taxes.
- Experience
with basic accounting systems like QuickBooks or sage.
- Experience
with monthly reporting.
- Potential
to manage a team.
- Ability
to communicate effectively with internal and external affiliates and
clients.
- Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills. We are building ventures from
scratch, learning and solving problems along the way.
- Hands-on
attitude. E-commerce is 50% operations, so you must not be afraid of
rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty.
- Experience
with or curiosity for IT systems and ERP systems. E-commerce is 50% IT, so
you must not be afraid of systems.
- Strong
drive and ability to implement change in fast moving organizations.
- International
experience is a plus
We
offer
A
unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment.
The
opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working
around the world.
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective
is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.
If you feel ready to take up the challenge, send your resume to: Joinus-Kenya@jumia.com
Prospective employees should quote their current and expected salary.
If you feel ready to take up the challenge, send your resume to: Joinus-Kenya@jumia.com
Prospective employees should quote their current and expected salary.