Central - Treasury Accountant (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.

Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented Group Treasury Accountant to join our Treasury Accounting team. This role is focused on ensuring the completeness and accuracy of treasury-related financial records. The successful candidate will be responsible for recording accounting entries, performing bank reconciliations, and supporting the integrity of financial reporting. This position requires analytical skills and a keen attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

• Record and maintain all treasury-related accounting entries, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Conduct regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Ensure the completeness and accuracy of all treasury accounting records and transactions.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports related to treasury activities.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations of treasury transactions.
• Collaborate with the finance team to ensure alignment and consistency in financial reporting.
• Monitor and maintain internal controls related to treasury accounting processes.
• Assist in developing and improving treasury accounting policies and procedures.

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