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 consist of our marketplace, which connects sellers with consumers, our logistics service, which enables the shipment and delivery of packages from sellers to consumers, and our payment service, which facilitates transactions among participants active on our platform in selected 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 3,000 employees in 14 countries spanning across 6 African regions, 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 sustainable impact for Africa. Jumia offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation. We are looking for talented people with a passion for Africa to join our team and embark on our exciting journey!

Main Responsibilities:

• Preparing and posting accounting entries, by compiling and analyzing data from operational systems


• Summarizing and reconciling accounting with operational systems


• Substantiating financial transactions


• Liaising with local finance teams and controllers to explain financial


• You will also assist:
  
  
  
  • in the preparation of financial reporting
  
  
  • on Audit Requests
  
  
  • team efforts in other complementary tasks/projects
  
  
  
  

Requirements:

• Accounting or Finance Bachelor Degree (experience 0-2 years) or Basic Accounting studies and minimum 3 years Accounting experience


• English proficiency written and spoken


• Attention to Detail


• Quantitative skills


• MS Office proficiency (especially in Excel and any relevant data analysis tool) Microsoft Dynamics Nav knowledge 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

Please send your CV in English. CV in other languages will not be considered.