Head of General Ledger Accounting at Jumia Nigeria

Introduction to the Role

As Head of General Ledger Accounting you work directly with the CFO and the Head of the Accounting department. You will be responsible for all aspects of general accounting and will be one of the key support role for the Accounting function alongside the Head of AP, AR and Inventory accounting.  This position involves reconciliation of general ledger accounts, and intercompany transactions.

The position of Head of General Ledger Accounting entails:

Overseeing the monthly closing of the general ledgers, including preparation and reviewing of monthly closing journal entries, importing of transactions from source systems (Payroll, Fixed Assets, …) and posting of ledgers
Preparing and reviewing prepaid, deferral and accrual reconciliations
Maintaining effective internal controls for all assigned responsibilities
Providing monthly reconciliations of assigned accounts
Ensuring an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close and the timely reporting of all monthly financial information, entering quarterly data in Viareport
Providing back up/support to other accounting team members as needed, especially the Head of Accounting and the Corporate FP&A Manager in analysis of operational results compared to plan and forecast
Monitoring and analyzing general ledger processes to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Responding to requests from internal and external auditors
Assisting with special projects and analysis as directed and researching and reporting on significant accounting issues.

Profile Requirements

A successful candidate will fulfill the following requirements:
Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of 5 years of work experience in private and/or public accounting
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred, or progress toward certification
Experience with or curiosity for IT systems and ERP systems. E-commerce is 50% IT, so you must not be afraid of systems, Navision experience is a plus
Familiarity with retail accounting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and customer focused approach
Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement and a drive to achieve both short and long term results
Ability to work well under pressure, to meet changing priorities and deadlines
Strong supervisory skills and ability to handle questions and problems in a timely manner
Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external affiliates and clients
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. We are building ventures from scratch, learning and solving problems along the way
Hands-on attitude. E-commerce is 50% operations, so you must not be afraid of rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty
Strong drive and ability to implement change in fast moving organizations
Willingness to make decisions as necessary and appropriate in accordance with company policies. Self-starter who will take initiative to effect positive change
Ability to work independently, as well as in a team environment
Strong organizational skills
Accuracy and attention to detail