About the job
About Jumia:
Jumia is the leading pan-Africa e-commerce platform. Founded in 2012, Jumia's mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to consumers, while helping businesses grow as they use our platform to reach and serve consumers.
Our platforms among others, comprises of:
Marketplace, where we integrate with our sellers and manage products;
Mall, which is our core e-com platform that enables customers to buy products;
Logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and our external clients;
Payment service, which facilitates transactions among participants active on our platform in our markets.
Through our online platforms, consumers can access a wide range of physical and digital goods and services, fashion, electronics, beauty products and also hotel and flight bookings or restaurant delivery.
With over 5,000 employees in more than 10 countries in Africa, Jumia is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by very high-profile shareholders. Jumia is committed to creating a sustainable impact for Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs and skills, and empowering a new generation.
What You Will Be Doing
Prepare and post accounting entries by compiling and analyzing data from our operational systems.
You will substantiate financial transactions and ensure the accuracy of our financial records.
Summarize and reconcile accounting data with our operational systems.
Liaise with cross-functional teams, including controllers, to explain financial variances and maintain financial integrity.
Reconcile bank statement transactions with ERP entries, ensuring financial precision.
What We Are Looking For
Degree in Management / Finance / Accounting or equivalent.
Proficiency in English written and spoken.
A detail-oriented mindset to maintain financial accuracy.
Attention to Detail.
Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with relevant data analysis tools. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV is a plus.
We Offer:
A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
A unique opportunity of having strong impact in building the African e-commerce sector
The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team
An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer term objective is to train the next generation of leaders
