• • Ensures the integrity of financial data processed in the accounting system
• • Preparation of flash reports in line with group reporting requirements
• • Prepares Company’s management accounts (monthly, quarterly, half yearly and annually) in line with group reporting and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• • Reviews account reconciliations applicable to the mobile money business
• • Prepares annual financial statements and statutory supporting schedules
• • Prepares reports, schedules, and files for review by external and internal auditors
• • Assists the Financial Controller in preparation of technical accounting papers on new accounting standards and/or specific transactions.
• • Assist the financial controller in effective tax management for mobile financial services

• • Prepares annual business plan in line with business strategic direction
• • Prepares periodic financial forecasts to support financial decisions
• • Reviews new products and services and provide performance reports
• • Formulates performance standards and ensures that strategic objectives are pursued and achieved.
• • Produces cost reports for cost containment and control
• • Maintains the physical assets of the company
• • Prepares product performance report of all available use cases

• • Ensures adherence to internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and trust funds.
• • Perform specific partner and agent account reconciliations, remittances and super agents.
• • Liaises with operations support teams internally and externally to ensure to ensure timely resolution of reconciling items.
• • Management of trust balances and ensure necessary sweeping arrangements are implemented.
• • Reviews daily and monthly mobile money reconciliations
• • Ensure the accuracy and completeness of mobile money transactions
• • Prepares regulatory reports and ensure full compliance to regulatory requirements
• • Monitors partner reimbursements and liquidations and ensure timely execution to maintain partner confidence
• • Reviews shops float reconciliations and follows up on identified variances

• • Manages staff performance and skill development requirements

• • Degree in Accountancy or Finance
• • Professional accounting qualification such as CA, CIMA or ACCA
• • MBA or MBL will be an added advantage

• • At least 5 years’ experience 3 of which have been in Accounting, Finance, Corporate Finance or related discipline experience at a senior management level. Experience in mobile financial services an added advantage.

• • Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and International Accounting Standards (IAS) are a prerequisite.
• • Knowledge of Oracle EBS, Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Anaplan are an added advantage.
• • In-depth understanding of financial accounting disciplines
• • Good analytical, conceptual and diagnostic skills
• • Good coordination, communication, motivational and interpersonal skills
• • Should have knowledge of laws applicable to financial services, their interpretation and application in a business environment.
• • Good spreadsheet and financial modelling skills are a prerequisite.
• • Computer literacy and proficiency including spreadsheets, PowerPoint, and business modelling tools.
• • Good analytical, conceptual and diagnostic skills.
• • Should have a thorough understanding of the different business functions and their interaction towards the achievement of the business objectives.
• • High degree of professional judgment and discretion.

Please note only short listed applicants will be responded to.