Head of Accounts Receivable Accounting at Jumia Nigeria

Jumia is the largest e-commerce mall in Africa with over 100,000 unique visitors a day, buying everything from Fashion to Phones. Founded in 2012 in Nigeria, Jumia 's mission is to revolutionize the concept of shopping by providing customers with the best online shopping experience.

Jumia is part of Africa Internet Group, a leading global incubator of startups specialised in e-commerce. Africa Internet Group is Africa's leading internet firm, with already over 3,000 employees in over 20 African countries and huge successes such as Jumia.com,Kaymu.com, Hellofood.com, Lamudi.com, Carmudi.com and Jovago.com. It is led by top talented leaders offering a great mix of local and international talents and is backed by MTN, Millicom and Rocket Internet.

We are currently looking for talented people to join our team and embark on an exciting journey in the core of marketing and entrepreneurship in the position below:

Job Title: Head of Accounts Receivable Accounting

Department: Finance & Legal
Location: Nigeria
Job Type: Full Time

Introduction to the Role

• As Head of Accounts Receivable Accounting you work directly with the CFO and the Head of the Accounting department. The Head of Accounts Receivable Accounting works to ensure that we are optimizing client and third party logistics collections and maintaining accurate balances of customer accounts.

The position of Head of Accounts Receivable Accountant entails:

• Overseeing and supervising the day-to-day operations of the AR department. Managing third party logistics and customer accounts receivable balances and payments, resolve outstanding balances
• Supervising a team of Cashiers and Accounts Receivable Accountants
• Identifying, correcting and communicating payment posting errors
• Researching and recommending accounts for bad debt write off
• Overseeing the month-end and year-end close process. Ensuring that the close is performed accurately in accordance with documented policies and with strict adherence to deadlines
• Performing thorough review of staff work to ensure accuracy of billings, collections and accounting data
• Supervising the Cash Collections team to assist in the accurate application of payments received, the reversal/reapplication of cash as needed in the billing adjustment process
• Maintaining an accurate and clean aging report, ensuring that invoicing and credits have been processed and applied in a timely manne
• Ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting policies applicable to accounts receivable billing and collections functions
• Assisting with the automation & streamlining of existing accounting procedures with the goal of implementing "best practices".
• Suggest improvements to current processes.
• Designing and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to efficiently and effectively accomplish the departments day to day tasks, as well as its broader goals and objectives
• Training, managing and mentoring staff to promote internal growth and employee retention
• Performing miscellaneous ad-hoc research and reporting and other duties as assigned

Profile Requirements
A successful candidate will fulfill the following requirements:

• Qualified candidates must have a minimum of 5 years previous Collections/Accounts Receivable experience with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity
• AA or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business or Finance
• High Volume Accounts receivable experience
• Strong collections background
• Exposure to basic general ledger concepts/GAAP accounting, primarily fundamentals of revenue recognition.
• Experience with or curiosity for IT systems and ERP systems. E-commerce is 50% IT, so you must not be afraid of systems
• Demonstrate proficiency in PC based accounting software (NAV experience preferred)
• 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

We Offer

• A unique experience in an entrepreneurial, yet structured environment
• The opportunity to become part of a highly professional and dynamic team working around the world
• An unparalleled personal and professional growth as our longer-term objective is to train the next generation of leaders for our future internet ventures.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online