Description
Summary
Kuda is a money app for Africans on a mission to make financial services accessible, affordable and rewarding for every African on the planet.
We’re a tribe of passionate and diverse people who dreamed of building an inclusive money app that Africans would love so it’s only right that we ended up with the name ‘Kuda’ which means ‘love’ in Shona, a language spoken in the southern part of Africa.
We’re giving Africans around the world a better alternative to traditional finance by delivering money transfers, smart budgeting and instant access to credit through digital devices.
We’ve raised over $90 million from some of the world's most respected institutional investors, and we’re rolling out our game-changing services globally from our offices in Nigeria, South Africa, and the UK.
Role Purpose:
We are looking for a Financial System Operations Accountant (based in Nigeria) to support the Kuda Group in ensuring that the Finance function is a world-class, best-in-industry operation. They will have broad involvement in ensuring that processes and procedures are adhered to to ensure that accurate and relevant information is reported to the business.
Key Responsibilities
Reporting to and working closely with the Senior Management across different geographics, where you will be involved in all aspects of the finance function, from implementing a new financial system to implementing controls and processes across markets. Kuda needs high-quality support services across the organisation, which are not simply fit for purpose but act as exemplars to others.
Purchase and Payables (P2P): responsible for implementing controls and policies around the P2P cycle
Process Improvement: explore and suggest ways to improve the day-to-day accounting processes
Implementation of System: assisting with the rollout of a new accounting system (MS Finance & Operations) across the group
Strong knowledge of IFRS and Financial Reporting: the individual will be responsible for operational expansion in the new markets
Developing policies and controls: as we continue to expand, there is a need to have consistent policies and controls across the group
Partner with the markets: work closely with new markets and provide guidance and support, taking into consideration the group-wide policies and mitigating risks and non-compliance
Be the Finance Operations Partner for other departments: working closely with various departments from compliance, IT, marketing, expansion (to name a few) and provide adequate support and highlight issues to the group team on a timely basis
Ad hoc, carry out any other duties as may reasonably be requested by the Group Financial Controller.
Requirements
3-5 years post qualified experience of proven all-round accounting competence in a multi-entity/ group environment ideally gained in a Financial Services or regulated business
Organisation;
Prioritisation;
Time management;
Communication;
Problem-solving;
Creative thinking
Intermediate to advanced excel proficiency.
CIMA/ACCA/ACA or equivalent qualification.
Familiar with IFRS
Have a deep understanding of how ERPs work and preferential to have experience in implementing one
Working with teams across various geographic jurisdictions
Strong interpersonal and business partnering skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Expectations - Key skills and competencies:
Skills:
Competencies (Behaviours):
Relationship building;
Resilience;
Collaboration;
Innovative;
Adaptability;
Attention to Detail;
A self-starting approach;
Accountability;
Flexibility
Benefits
Why join Kuda?
At Kuda, our people are the heart of our business, so we prioritize your welfare. We offer a wide range of competitive benefits in areas including but not limited to:
Pension
Competitive annual leave plus bank holidays
Group life insurance
Health insurance
L&D training
We are advocates of work-life balance and offer a 3 day per week remote working option