Jumia Ghana Recruitment for Senior Accountant

Applications are invited from interested and suitably qualified candidates for Jumia Ghana Recruitment for Senior Accountant.

Jumia is Africa’s leading internet group, with already over 3,000 employees in more than 14 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia, Jumia Market, Jumia Travel, Jumia Food, Jumia Deals, Jumia House, Jumia Jobs and Jumia Services. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom, Rocket Internet, Axa, Orange, Goldman Sachs & CDC. It was founded in 2012. Jumia’s mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience through a wide range of products categories including mobiles & tablets, computers, electronics, home & living, fashion, sports, health & beauty, grocery, and others.

Job Description:

• Company: Jumia
• Location: Ghana
• State: Accra
• Job type: Full-Time

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and reviewing transactions;
• Complete weekly and month end reconciliation requirements (AP, AR, Cash, Bank…) within the strict deadlines set;
• Enforce and implement necessary accounting process controls to ensure quality and compliance including proposing updates to the financial policies and procedures;
• Prepares and maintains a monthly reconciliation of balance sheet accounts;
• Supervise and ensure monthly accounting closing is timely and of high quality;
• Assist in completing external audit by analyzing and scheduling general ledger accounts: providing information for auditors.
• Avoids legal challenges by complying with legal requirements..
• Preparing/Filing all local tax returns.

Requirements:

• Thorough knowledge of accounting procedures and standards
• Awareness of business trends
• Familiarity with financial accounting statements
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process
• Hands-on experience with ERP accounting software packages, like SAP or Navision
• Advanced MS Excel skills including Vlookups and pivot tables
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Aptitude for numbers and quantitative skills
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required (Master’s preferred)
• 5+ years’ experience in general accounting or tax accounting
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to function well in a team-oriented environment

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 has given the challenges that we propose you to take.