Internship Global Program - Shared Accounting - 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.

What you will be doing

Accounts Payable (AP) Analysis & Support

• Review and analyse Accounts Payable reports to identify outstanding balances, trends, and discrepancies.
• Investigate and help resolve issues related to vendor payments, invoice discrepancies, and reconciliation.
• Prepare and update regular AP status reports for management and internal teams.

Invoice Validation & Vendor Communication

• Review incoming invoices from suppliers for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with company policies.
• Accurately post validated invoice transactions into the accounting system.
• Track and monitor pending invoices, following up with internal stakeholders and vendors as needed to ensure timely processing.
• Serve as a point of contact for supplier queries via email, addressing claims and questions promptly and professionally.

Procurement Tool Implementation Support

• Assist in the rollout and adoption of the new procurement tool across the company.
• Guide and support non-accounting stakeholders in creating and submitting purchase requisitions.
• Validate submitted requisitions to ensure compliance and accuracy prior to approval.

Accounting & Month-End Support

• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing basic journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Provide general support for ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks as assigned.

What we are looking for

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Good understanding of Accounting principles
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, PivotTables, formulas)
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a fast-paced environment

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