About this role
The finance team currently supports all financial activities in 11 countries in Africa. As a member of the global finance team, the role will be leading finance and payments for our programs and stakeholders.
He/ She will report to the Payments lead and will work with colleagues in the finance team to deliver on organizational goals.
We are looking for someone with a good payments background, strong analytical skills, strong collaborator and communicator, an ability to deliver high-quality finance support on tight deadlines, and highly detail-oriented.
What you’ll do:
Payment Management
Manage the payment cycles including issuing payments and resolving exceptions using standard and efficient methods for the countries assigned.
Implement efficient payment processes for GD operations in assigned countries.
Participate actively in building out the payment structures and processes based on the best practices.
Promote a strong, professional relationship with the stakeholders including organization’s financial institutions in order manage operational processes, resolve exceptions and execute complex international transactions.
Provide support to the Finance team as required in order to meet the department’s objectives.
Help run country finance operations eg. Petty cash counts, asset counts, finance liaison with authorities (tax, statutory filings), etc.
Risk / Compliance
Understand, advise and implement controls and compliance requirements both internally as well as with external stakeholders like tax regulators and payment partners
What you’ll bring:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent practical experience.
3+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance, with a strong experience in a payments role
Working language competence in English.
Competence in Excel and financial & accounting software (e.g. Intacct, QuickBooks).
Bonus: Proven experience working in a fast-paced, high volume, or matrix work environment.
Apply via :
boards.greenhouse.io
