TN - Shared FinOps - JUMIA - Full-time

About Jumia:

Jumia is a leading pan-African e-commerce platform. Its mission is to improve the quality of everyday life in Africa by leveraging technology to deliver innovative, convenient and affordable online services to customers, while helping businesses grow as they use Jumia's platform to better reach and serve customers.

Jumia is built around a marketplace and supported by a proprietary logistics business [Jumia Logistics] and a digital payment and fintech platform [Jumia Pay]. With over 3,000 employees, 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 in Africa.

In April 2019, Jumia was the first Tech company in Africa to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

Key Responsibilities:

1. 3PL Payment Monitoring & Reconciliation:
● Daily monitor and verify that 3PL payments are accurately reflected in our
system (CPMT/LPMT).
● Reconcile 3PL payments with packages delivered.
● Investigate and resolve any discrepancies or inconsistencies in a timely
manner.

2. Partners Outstanding Balance Management: (3PLs, Customers and
vendors)
● Maintain an updated overview of outstanding balances with all partners.
● Proactively communicate with local Finance, Key Account Managers and
Supply Chain teams to address potential payment delays or issues.
● Raise flags and escalate concerns to relevant stakeholders when
necessary to prevent disruptions to supply chain operations and cash
collection risk..

3. 3PL Invoicing Review and Validation:

● Review and validate 3PL invoices for accuracy, completeness, and
compliance with contractual terms.
● Identify and investigate any discrepancies between invoices and
automated accruals.
● Collaborate with 3PL partners and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice
discrepancies and ensure timely payment processing.

4. Voucher Creation and Management

● Manage the creation and issuance of various customer vouchers,
including marketing vouchers, apology vouchers, store credit, and refund
vouchers for both B2B and end-customer segments.
● Process voucher requests accurately and efficiently within the designated
systems.
● Collaborate with relevant teams (e.g., Customer Service, Sales) to ensure
timely and appropriate voucher issuance.

Qualifications:
● Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
● 1+ years of experience in a finance operations or accounting role, preferably with
exposure to accounts payable or supply chain finance.
● Strong understanding of financial processes and principles, including accounts
payable, accounts receivable, reconciliation, and financial reporting.
● Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial systems
● Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in handling financial data.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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