Internship Global Program - Accounting Intern - 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

Inter-company Reconciliation & Reporting

• Assist in performing monthly reconciliations of inter-company accounts, helping to identify and document discrepancies for review by the team.
• Provide support identifying the balances to be settled.
• Learn to prepare basic reports on inter-company balances and reconciliation status.

Transaction Processing & Documentation

• Assist with the preparation and processing of inter-company invoices, ensuring data accuracy under the guidance of senior team members.
• Help prepare and post basic inter-company journal entries, ensuring they are supported by proper documentation.
• Gather documentation that supports the inter-company transactions.

Team Collaboration & Support

• Help gather the information and documentation needed by the team to resolve inter-company discrepancies and disputes.
• Participate in team meetings to gain an understanding of ongoing projects and challenges.

Month-End & Administrative 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

 

This is not mandatory, but could help you stand out

• Familiarity with financial systems or accounting software

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