Accountant

Zando was founded in 2012 and since then has grown exponentially to become South Africa's biggest online fashion store. Zando forms part of the Jumia Group, the leading e-commerce platform in Africa. With over 1 billion people and 500 million internet users in Africa, Jumia believes that e-commerce is making people's lives easier by helping them shop and pay for millions of products at the best prices wherever they live. E-commerce is also creating new opportunities for SMEs to grow, and job opportunities for a new generation to thrive. With over 5, 000 employees in more than 10 countries in Africa, 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 sustainable impact in Africa and offers unique opportunities in a vibrant and booming environment, creating new jobs, new skills, and empowering a new generation.

We are looking for a strong Accountant to support the Financial Management team. This role will take responsibility for ensuring the accuracy and completion of general ledger accounting and ensure that all transactions and processes meet the finance department's internal guidelines and timetable.

Key Performance Areas and Responsibilities:

• Approval of monthly and weekly payment batches, to liaise with creditors to resolve queries.
• Administer PO tool and monitor budgets for variance analysis (non- stock).
• Monitor deadlines of accounts payable team.
• Oversee and review various treasury, accounts receivable and accounting tasks and reconciliations.
• Processing monthly journals (eg. Accruals, prepayments etc).
• Prepare month end supporting schedules and variance analysis to budget.
• Prepare General Ledger account reconciliations.
• Prepare month end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly VAT reconciliation and complete VAT returns.
• Assist with interim and full year audit.
• Maintain internal controls and compliance with company policies.
• Ad-hoc duties as required.

Essential skills, behavior and knowledge required:

• Grade 12 (Senior Certificate - high school qualification) / RPL at same level.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or finance related studies.
• Minimum of 4 years' relevant experience in the above key performance areas.
• e-commerce background preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of IFRS highly advantageous.
• Proficiency in Navision or similar accounting package.
• Analytical, logical thinker, capable of seeing the bigger picture.
• Assertive with strong communication skills and the ability to articulate ideas clearly.
• Able to adapt and change in direction and focus quickly.
• Motivated self-starter.
• Able to perform under pressure and the meet deadlines.
• This appointment will be made in accordance with the Company's Employment Equity Plan and preference will be given to people from Designated Groups and people with a disability, provided such job applicants meet the inherent criteria of the vacancy.
• Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.